Liberal MP Alister Henskens used parliamentary privilege to accuse unnamed bureaucrat of using inside knowledge to purchase property for potential profitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government will refer claims of serious misconduct by a senior planning bureaucrat to the corruption watchdog Icac after concerns were raised by a former Coalition minister speaking under parliamentary privilege.The Liberal MP for Wahroonga, Alister Henskens, on Thursday evening told parliament he had received “credible evidence” to suggest the planning department official had used insider information for personal gain through the government’s housing plan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/09/nsw-planning-department-official-referred-to-icac-over-house-purchase-allegation
Author : Tamsin Rose New South Wales state correspondent
Publish date : 2024-06-13 00:37:13
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NSW planning official referred to corruption watchdog Icac over house purchase allegation
