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ICAC explores lobbyist's role in right-wing Liberal group's alleged corruption

Fadingsecond windCoverage went quiet for 5 days, then returned with 3 more reports - 10 voices in all.
After publishing: 14 headlines quietly rewritten, 1 description edited, 16 URLs changed31 changes
  1. The Guardian Worldseen 10 Aug, 12:01headline rewritten

    Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal groupLobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with Reformers

  2. The Guardian Worldseen 11 Aug, 10:49headline rewritten

    Lobbying firm linked to Reformers created fake administrative assistant named ‘Jessica’, Icac hearsLobbyist defends ‘shit sheet’ on former Liberal MP despite admitting he knew ‘there was no affair’, Icac hears

  3. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 09:17headline rewritten

    Members of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hearsMember of Liberal group paid for former NSW premier’s brother to travel to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears

  4. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 12:26headline rewritten

    Member of Liberal group paid for former NSW premier’s brother to travel to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears‘Send food photos’: Lobbyist paid for former premier’s brother to go to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears

  5. The Guardian Worldseen 12 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten

    ‘Send food photos’: Lobbyist paid for former premier’s brother to go to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears‘Send food photos’: lobbyist paid for former premier’s brother to go to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears

  6. hepburnadvocate.com.auseen 13 Aug, 04:27URL changed

    now resolves towww.hepburnadvocate.com.au/story/9328141/lobbyist-for-developer-defends-digging-up-dirt-on-mp/

  7. The Guardian Worldseen 13 Aug, 06:34headline rewritten

    Reformers were ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ in taking over NSW Liberals, Catholic schools boss saysReformers associate may have ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears

  8. The Guardian Worldseen 13 Aug, 09:15headline rewritten

    Reformers associate may have ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hearsReformers associate may have ‘boasted’ or ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears

  9. dailyadvertiser.com.auseen 14 Aug, 05:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  10. theleader.com.auseen 14 Aug, 05:13URL changed

    now resolves towww.theleader.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  11. thecourier.com.auseen 14 Aug, 05:14URL changed

    now resolves towww.thecourier.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  12. lithgowmercury.com.auseen 14 Aug, 05:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  13. sconeadvocate.com.auseen 14 Aug, 08:19URL changed

    now resolves towww.sconeadvocate.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  14. muswellbrookchronicle.com.auseen 14 Aug, 08:19URL changed

    now resolves towww.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  15. portnews.com.auseen 14 Aug, 08:20URL changed

    now resolves towww.portnews.com.au/story/9329045/premiers-brother-relaxed-in-fiji-to-dodge-inquiry/

  16. brisbanetimes.com.auseen 14 Aug, 08:21headline rewritten

    ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Greenwood told NSW Catholic Schools boss to avoid inquiry, wanted Nassif to pay for Jean-Claude Perrottet’s Fiji trip to avoid commissionICAC Operation Rosny as it happened: Greenwood told NSW Catholic Schools boss to avoid inquiry, wanted Nassif to pay for Jean-Claude Perrottet’s Fiji trip to avoid commission

  17. The Guardian Worldseen 19 Aug, 13:25description edited
    what the description said, before and after

    Dallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bank Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has denied he performed a factory reset on a work phone and iPad to wipe critical evidence for an investigation into allegations of corruption in the New South Wales Liberals, an inquiry has heard. On Wednesday,...

    Dallas McInerney tells inquiry he wiped data from his devices over the weekend after receiving a security warning from his bank Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The chief executive of Catholic Schools NSW has denied he performed a factory reset on a work phone and iPad to wipe critical evidence for an investigation into allegations of corruption in the New South Wales Liberal party, an inquiry has heard. On...

  18. dailyliberal.com.auseen 20 Aug, 19:56URL changed

    now resolves towww.dailyliberal.com.au/story/9333028/catholic-schools-boss-wiped-devices-ahead-of-grilling/

  19. lithgowmercury.com.auseen 20 Aug, 19:57URL changed

    now resolves towww.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/9333028/catholic-schools-boss-wiped-devices-ahead-of-grilling/

  20. wellingtontimes.com.auseen 20 Aug, 19:57URL changed

    now resolves towww.wellingtontimes.com.au/story/9333028/catholic-schools-boss-wiped-devices-ahead-of-grilling/

  21. theleader.com.auseen 20 Aug, 19:58URL changed

    now resolves towww.theleader.com.au/story/9333028/catholic-schools-boss-wiped-devices-ahead-of-grilling/

  22. The Guardian Worldseen 21 Aug, 07:38headline rewritten

    Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance at Icac inquiry into alleged Liberal party corruptionFormer NSW Liberal minister tells Icac ‘cult took over the party’

  23. The Guardian Worldseen 22 Aug, 02:51headline rewritten

    Cults, setups, and devastating rumours: years after their downfalls, these former NSW MPs are exacting their revengeCults, setups and rumours: years after their downfalls, former NSW Liberal MPs are exacting their revenge

  24. brisbanetimes.com.auseen 22 Aug, 03:16headline rewritten

    ‘Get rid of him’: ICAC hears details of smear campaign against NSW building commissionerFormer minister on verge of tears over sacking, realisation she was ‘used’ by a friend

  25. theage.com.auseen 22 Aug, 03:17headline rewritten

    ‘Get rid of him’: ICAC hears details of smear campaign against NSW building commissionerFormer minister on verge of tears over sacking, realisation she was ‘used’ by a friend

  26. lithgowmercury.com.auseen 23 Aug, 05:31URL changed

    now resolves towww.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/9334920/former-liberal-minister-unloads-on-cult-of-corruption/

  27. bluemountainsgazette.com.auseen 23 Aug, 05:34URL changed

    now resolves towww.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/9334920/former-liberal-minister-unloads-on-cult-of-corruption/

  28. begadistrictnews.com.auseen 23 Aug, 05:34URL changed

    now resolves towww.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/9334920/former-liberal-minister-unloads-on-cult-of-corruption/

  29. newcastleherald.com.auseen 23 Aug, 05:34URL changed

    now resolves towww.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9334920/former-liberal-minister-unloads-on-cult-of-corruption/

  30. The Guardian Worldseen 24 Aug, 03:14headline rewritten

    Cults, setups and rumours: years after their downfalls, former NSW Liberal MPs are exacting their revengeCults, setups and rumours: years after their downfalls, former NSW Liberal MPs are exacting revenge

  31. ABC News (Australia)seen 27 Aug, 08:57headline rewritten

    Ex-NSW building commissioner tells ICAC of alleged $5m shakedownFugitive developer who fled to Lebanon to give evidence at ICAC

original reportingcopies
Mon, 10 August 2026peak 9 reports on Wed, 12 August 2026Fri, 28 August 2026

What it is about

Jeremy GreenwoodICACright-wing Liberal groupright-wing Liberal PartyLobbyistReformersLiberalAustraliaMatt CanavanJean-Claude PerrottetChristian EllisRobert AssafDominic PerrottetCarmel BonaventuraAustralian AssociatedAustralianBeckington, Somerset, United KingdomSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaUnited KingdomPeggy Dwyer

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyedited after publishingfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)1 original report
The Guardian World1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report - edited after publishing
crookwellgazette.com.au1 original report
hepburnadvocate.com.au1 original report
brisbanetimes.com.au1 original report - edited after publishing1 original report - edited after publishing
lithgowmercury.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au1 original report1 original report
theleader.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au1 copy echoing lithgowmercury.com.au
muswellbrookchronicle.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au1 original report
portnews.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au
thecourier.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au
sconeadvocate.com.au1 copy echoing dailyadvertiser.com.au
dailyadvertiser.com.au1 original report
southernhighlandnews.com.au1 original report
wellingtontimes.com.au1 copy echoing lithgowmercury.com.au
dailyliberal.com.au1 copy echoing lithgowmercury.com.au
portstephensexaminer.com.au1 original report
theage.com.au1 copy echoing brisbanetimes.com.au - edited after publishing
newcastleherald.com.au1 copy echoing lithgowmercury.com.au
10 Aug, 03:46over 11 days21 Aug, 06:19

+ 2 more outlets · 15 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 29 original reports, 13 reprints

  1. Mon, 10 August 2026

    3 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)03:46first to report
      ICAC explores lobbyist's role in right-wing Liberal group's alleged corruption

      Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood said a right-wing Liberal Party factional group at the centre of a corruption watchdog inquiry became so "toxic" he encouraged his friends to leave it.

    • The Guardian World06:58edited after publishing
      Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with Reformers

      previouslyLobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group

      Jeremy Greenwood tells inquiry he instructed the conservative Liberal group ‘not to keep going’ because ‘it became so toxic’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Liberal figure under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal donations has told the corruption watchdog that it does not have a “shred of evidence” that he was part of a conservative factional group , saying he told members “not to keep going” after...

    • crookwellgazette.com.au08:23
      Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

      An ex-Liberal Party member turned lobbyist has been questioned at an integrity probe over payments made to a...

  2. Tue, 11 August 2026

    3 reports

  3. Wed, 12 August 2026

    3 reports

  4. Thu, 13 August 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)04:30
      Ex-Catholic schools boss quizzed over Angus Taylor donation messages

      The former head of Catholic Schools NSW says he did seek financial support from federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, but denied it was for a right-wing Liberal factional group at the centre of a corruption probe.

    • The Guardian World08:00edited after publishing ×2
      Reformers associate may have ‘boasted’ or ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears

      previouslyReformers associate may have ‘lied’ about a $15,000 commitment from Angus Taylor, Icac hears

      Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney denies ever asking federal opposition leader for money for Liberal power brokers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A factional ally of Angus Taylor has denied ever asking the federal opposition leader for money for a group of Liberal party Christian power brokers who allegedly solicited illegal donations, suggesting a Reformers associate may have “lied” about a...

  5. Fri, 14 August 2026

    2 reports

  6. Sat, 15 August 2026

    1 report

  7. Tue, 18 August 2026

    1 report

  8. Wed, 19 August 2026

    3 reports

  9. Thu, 20 August 2026

    2 reports

  10. Fri, 21 August 2026

    6 reports

  11. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports
    • ABC News (Australia)04:02edited after publishing
      Fugitive developer who fled to Lebanon to give evidence at ICAC

      previouslyEx-NSW building commissioner tells ICAC of alleged $5m shakedown

      Former NSW building commissioner David Chandler has told a corruption inquiry that an allegation of an "extortion attempt" targeting construction company Toplace was used against him in efforts to get a prohibition order on its development lifted.

    • The Guardian World07:50
      ‘If you harm my project, I’ll harm you’: former NSW official tells Icac about fugitive developer’s call

      Former building commissioner David Chandler told inquiry of clashes with ‘loud and overbearing’ developer Jean Nassif Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A fugitive Sydney developer allegedly warned the then-New South Wales building commissioner that he would “harm” him if he got in the way of his projects which were being inspected for defects, the corruption watchdog has heard. Giving evidence to the Independent Commission against Corruption on Thursday, David...

  12. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report

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