Former NSW Liberal powerbroker at heart of Icac allegations now living in UK and not expected to appear
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A former NSW Liberal powerbroker and registered lobbyist, Christian Ellis, is at the center of ICAC allegations but has moved to the UK and is not expected to testify in upcoming public hearings. The Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold Operation Rosny hearings starting Monday, with witnesses including hotelier Michael O'Hara, former Liberal staffer Dylan Whitelaw, and consultant Robert Assaf. The hearings are part of an anti-corruption inquiry involving the NSW Liberal party, highlighting ongoing concerns about political integrity.
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A former NSW Liberal powerbroker and registered lobbyist, Christian Ellis, is at the center of ICAC allegations but has moved to the UK and is not expected to testify in upcoming public hearings. The Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold Operation Rosny hearings starting Monday, with witnesses including hotelier Michael O'Hara, former Liberal staffer Dylan Whitelaw, and consultant Robert Assaf. The hearings are part of an anti-corruption inquiry involving the NSW Liberal party, hi...
Independent Commission Against Corruption is conducting the inquiry
Christian Ellis is a former registered lobbyist.
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Christian Ellis has moved to the UK and is not expected to give evidence during eight weeks of public hearings.
Prediction- Independent Commission Against Corruption is conducting the inquiry
- Eight weeks of public hearings are scheduled
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Christian Ellis has moved to the UK and is not expected to give evidence during eight weeks of public hearings.
PredictionChristian Ellis is a former registered lobbyist.
The GuardianChristian Ellis is named in two Independent Commission Against Corruption allegations.
The GuardianThe Independent Commission Against Corruption will start its Operation Rosny hearings on Monday.
The GuardianThe first witness will be a hotelier, Michael O’Hara, followed later by a former Liberal staffer, Dylan Whitelaw, and a consultant, Robert Assaf.
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