Berejiklian influenced by ‘serial pest’ Maguire: lawyer
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian's close relationship with a fellow MP allowed him to take advantage of their emotional connection, a court has heard.
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The former NSW premier will ask the Court of Appeal to overturn a corruption finding made against her by the Independent Commission Against Corruption in June.
Concerns about lengthy delays and “controversial” public hearings in investigations by the ICAC were raised in two NSW parliamentary inquiries into the watchdog, according to former member for Monaro Nichole Overall.
ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn’t escape criticism itself, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Ex-NSW premier Berejiklian speaks after corrupt finding
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian says she's always worked her hardest "in the public interest" despite findings she acted corruptly while in a five-year relationship with a fellow Liberal MP.
Politics
An ICAC cloud hangs over Berejiklian
If the Liberals field Gladys Berejiklian in the seat of Warringah ahead of the incoming ICAC report, they would be adding insult to injury in their performance on integrity issues, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
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Why is the PM dodging the corruption promise?
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Federal Parliament
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News
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Federal Parliament
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By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra REGARDLESS of what the Independent Commission against Corruption finally…
