Hotelier stopped funding NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ after deciding Morrison and Perrottet had ‘gone woke’, Icac hears
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Hotelier Michael O'Hara testified before the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption that he stopped funding a faction of the Liberal Party known as the 'Reformers' because he believed former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Premier Dominic Perrottet had become 'woke'. O'Hara also expressed regret for his earlier support and admitted he was wrong to back young Liberals allegedly involved in soliciting illegal donations. The hearings are part of ICAC's Operation Rosny, which is investigating corruption allegations within the NSW Liberal Party. O'Hara's testimony highlights internal party divisions and the watchdog's ongoing scrutiny of political donations.
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Hotelier Michael O'Hara testified before the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption that he stopped funding a faction of the Liberal Party known as the 'Reformers' because he believed former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Premier Dominic Perrottet had become 'woke'. O'Hara also expressed regret for his earlier support and admitted he was wrong to back young Liberals allegedly involved in soliciting illegal donations. The hearings are part of ICAC's Operation Rosny, which is inv...
Icac's Operation Rosny is investigating corruption allegations.
The hearings are into allegations of corruption against people associated with the NSW Liberal party.
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Michael O'Hara said he was wrong to support young Liberals alleged to have solicited illegal donations.
The Guardian- Icac's Operation Rosny is investigating corruption allegations.
- Alleged prohibited donations could violate New South Wales electoral laws.
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Loaded language removedMichael O’Hara also tells corruption watchdog he was wrong to support young Liberals alleged to have solicited illegal donations, saying ‘I made a mistake’
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Michael O'Hara said he was wrong to support young Liberals alleged to have solicited illegal donations.
The GuardianMichael O'Hara stated 'I made a mistake' regarding his support for the group.
The GuardianThe hearings are into allegations of corruption against people associated with the NSW Liberal party.
The GuardianA witness allegedly made prohibited donations to young New South Wales Liberal powerbrokers who planned to move the party to the right.
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