NSW Government Bulletin - 23 October 2013

ICAC has announced a public inquiry commencing on 28 October 2013 as part of three investigations concerning the activities of the former MP, the Hon Edward Obeid, against whom findings of corruption have already been made in Operation Jasper. The Commission is investigating allegations that Mr Obeid misused his position as an MP to influence other public officials:

to exercise their official functions with respect to detail leases at Circular Quay (Operation Cyrus); to make decisions favouring Direct Health Solutions Pty Limited (Operation Meeka); and, to exercise their official functions with respect to the review and grant of water licences at Cherrydale Park (Operation Cabot), without disclosing that he, his family or related entities had an interest in those matters. Assistant Commissioner Anthony Whealy has been appointed to hear the allegations. Counsel Assisting the Commission will be Mr Ian Temby QC and Mr Ben Katekar.

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