Missing pink note sits at heart of ICAC corruption inquiry into NSW Liberal Party
A pink note allegedly recording $1 million in payments to lobbying firm Beckington has disappeared from the ICAC inquiry.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption's Operation Rosny examines corruption claims in NSW politics and property development. A key piece of evidence is missing.
The pink, fuchsia-colored note supposedly showed $1 million payments from developer Jean Nassif to lobbying firm Beckington. The note was reportedly folded into a Toplace company manager's phone case.
No one knows where it is now. Jeremy Greenwood is Beckington's co-founder.
He told the inquiry the note existed. But the corruption watchdog's lawyer suggested he made it up on the spot.
Greenwood also texted a Labour councillor. He asked to be wired with secret recording gear before meeting Liberal figures.
This move could be criminal. He later said it was a joke.
Developer Nassif is a fugitive. He is scheduled to give evidence from Lebanon by video link on Monday.
The inquiry is examining corruption allegations involving the NSW Liberal Party, Catholic Schools NSW, and business figures in Sydney.
- $1 million
- Alleged payment
- Jean Nassif
- Developer
- Beckington
- Lobbying firm
- Larissa Mouawad, Toplace general manager
- Note holder
Why it mattersMissing evidence and disputed facts make it harder to establish what promises were made and what payments changed hands in the alleged corruption scheme.
AustraliaThe ICAC investigation affects public trust in NSW Liberal Party operations and the lobbying and development industries that shape Sydney's growth.
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