A New South Wales councillor’s text messages suggest he was concerned about potential scrutiny from the state’s anti-corruption watchdog after attending a Liberal Party fundraiser with the premier. Following a controversial speech by an MP that triggered an investigation, the councillor reportedly expressed anxiety over being forced to testify, while also referencing an invoice tied to a meeting with the premier. The Independent Commission Against Corruption has reviewed the exchanges as part of its probe into the allegations. The messages reveal both his awareness of possible fallout and efforts to address financial or logistical concerns related to the event.
Texts reveal Sharangan Maheswaran had ‘an explanation ready’ but was worried about picture taken with premier prompted by ‘dumb’ Christian EllisFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA Labor councillor feared his presence at a Liberal fundraiser attended by Dominic Perrottet would result in him being forced to give evidence to the New South Wales anti-corruption commission, the watchdog has heard.The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) heard on Monday that after an incendiary speech by a NSW MP, which led to allegations being referred to the watchdog, Sharangan Maheswaran wrote “Oh shit, did he touch on me?” and asked for “that invoice for the Dom lunch fixed up”. Continue reading...
