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Josh Frydenberg Blocked from Testifying at Antisemitism Royal Commission

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed he will not be called to testify at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism, despite being a key architect of the inquiry. The decision comes amid rising tensions over the cross-examination of Jewish community leaders by pro-Palestinian legal teams.

9 days ago
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'Toxic' and Troublesome: Lobbyist Tells Corruption Inquiry He Urged Allies to Abandon Conservative Faction

A prominent lobbyist has told a corruption inquiry that a conservative political faction became so "toxic" he urged his friends to abandon it. The investigation is probing claims of illicit donations funnelled to promote property developer interests.

9 days ago
Politics
Explosive ICAC Inquiry Lays Bare Backroom Deals, Secret Cash, and Liberal Party Factional Warfare

A marathon public inquiry into alleged breaches of NSW electoral laws has exposed damning phone taps, offshore developers boasting of political capture, and backroom plots involving high-profile Liberal figures.

10 days ago
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'It Causes Real Harm': Central Coast MP Liesl Tesch Questions Social Media Safety After Man Charged Over Threats

A Central Coast MP has raised concerns over the safety of women in public life after a man was charged with making serious online threats. It comes as a new report reveals 90 per cent of female political candidates face digital abuse.

12 days ago
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Explosive ICAC Phone Taps Reveal Fugitive Developer's $100k Political Offer to Perrottet's Brother

A corruption watchdog has played bombshell recordings of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif offering financial backing to the brother of former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet. The recordings form the center of a wide-ranging inquiry into alleged political favors and illicit donation networks.

13 days ago
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