Ray Williams quits NSW parliament after exposing Liberal Party corruption
NSW Liberal MP Ray Williams, who sparked a corruption investigation into his party, will leave parliament at the 2027 election.
Ray Williams, the Kellyville MP who exposed corruption in the Liberal Party, announced he will leave parliament at the 2027 election. In a 2022 speech, Williams said senior party members, including Christian Ellis, paid large sums to install new councillors on The Hills Shire Council.
The new councillors backed property developer Jean Nassif's applications. The former premier referred Williams to ICAC, which started the high-profile Operation Rosny inquiry.
Williams said whistleblowing cost him dearly. Colleagues shunned him and career opportunities dried up.
He said he would make the same choice again. The inquiry finished public hearings in late September.
Findings are due within 180 days.
- Kellyville
- Williams' electorate
- The Hills Shire Council
- Council at centre of allegations
- Jean Nassif
- Property developer backed by new
- Christian Ellis
- Senior member allegedly involved
Why it mattersThe case highlights how Australian whistleblowers often face professional isolation despite being vindicated, raising questions about protections for those who expose wrongdoing.
AustraliaThe ICAC investigation has become a defining moment in NSW Liberal Party politics, affecting public trust in the state government.
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