The truth starts to emerge!
When Peter Phelps read in this space last week about the latest incident involving the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, he was intrigued. Thanks to a threat of defamation proceedings...
The Hon. Dr Peter Phelps “We may have been misled by the then Premier into introducing and passing three bills that have expropriated a property right completely unjustifiably”
The Hon. Dr PETER PHELPS ( 00:38 ): Last Friday the Age published an article by Chris Merritt relating to allegations that have been raised against former Independent Commission Against...
Doubts on key witness in ICAC probe
One of the main players featured in the latest complaint lodged with ICAC inspector Bruce McClintock SC is Gardner Brook, an investment banker with a colourful past. Brook was one...
Don’t repeat any allegations, Ipp warns paper
Former ICAC commissioner David Ipp has warned The Australian that publication of allegations against him that are being considered by ICAC Inspector Bruce McClintock SC would be defamatory. Those allegations are outlined...
Two former Liberal MPs want an inquiry after the Crown Solicitor found in their favour
Two former members of the NSW parliament have called for an inquiry to determine how the state’s anti-corruption agency made critical legal errors that led to the destruction of their...
NSW ICAC ‘withheld evidence’ supporting target
There are fresh accusations NSW’s Independent Commission Against Corruption held back evidence at a public hearing that would have undermined its narrative. The latest claims were raised by Newcastle businessman...
ICAC accusations leave a trail of destruction
Murray Kear is the latest to join me as a member of the ICAC survivor’s club: found innocent in court but not exonerated by this anti-corruption agency. Kear, a former...
Sovereign risk increased in NSW- as expected!
The latest results from the well regarded Fraser Institute survey should have NSW MP's worried. It shows that stealing people's property has consequences! The Fraser Institute of mining companies is...
Tide turning in ICAC accountability battle
There is enough material on the public record to justify a judicial inquiry into the NSW government’s anti-corruption agency. The only thing preventing that is politics — and that could...
Get a thicker skin- Watson doesn’t like the shoe on another foot!
The NSW corruption watchdog’s star barrister, Geoffrey Watson SC, has threatened powerful radio host Alan Jones with a defamation suit if he does not publicly apologise for calling him a...