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

The Guardian World Monday 27 July 2026, 06:08 UTC By Penry Buckley 1 min read
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So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan JonesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSenior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported the work of a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it towards the right, the corruption watchdog has heard. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac)...

So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan Jones

Senior politicians in the New South Wales Liberal party supported the work of a group of young conservative power brokers who sought to take control of the party and move it towards the right, the corruption watchdog has heard.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) began its Operation Rosny hearings into allegations of corruption against people associated with the NSW Liberal party on Monday.

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