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Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has begun Operation Rosny hearings into corruption allegations involving the NSW Liberal Party. The watchdog heard that senior politicians supported a group of young conservative 'Reformers' attempting to shift the party to the right. The Reformers held recruitment events featuring speakers Tony Abbott and Alan Jones. The hearings mark a significant development in investigations into branch stacking and internal party manipulation.

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Icac Operation Rosny hearings into allegations of corruption

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Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it to the right.

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Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it to the right.

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  • Senior politicians supported young 'Reformers' seeking control

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Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it to the right.

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A group called 'Reformers' hosted recruitment functions.

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Tony Abbott and Alan Jones were speakers at the Reformers' recruitment functions.

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