Former NSW Liberal powerbroker at heart of Icac allegations now living in UK and not expected to appear
Summary
A former New South Wales Liberal Party powerbroker, Christian Ellis, who is at the center of an anti-corruption investigation, has moved to the UK and is not expected to appear in upcoming hearings by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). ICAC is investigating allegations of illegal donations and branch stacking involving Ellis and others between 2020 and 2023.Key Facts
- Christian Ellis, linked to the NSW Liberal Party, has moved to the UK and likely will not attend ICAC hearings.
- ICAC’s Operation Rosny hearings will run for eight weeks and investigate multiple individuals.
- The inquiry looks into possible breaches of the Electoral Funding Act related to undeclared or excessive donations to the Liberal Party.
- Allegations include taking illegal donations and branch stacking, which means recruiting or renewing party members for political advantage.
- Property developer Jean Nassif and his company Toplace are accused of making banned donations in exchange for political favors.
- Ellis was involved with a lobbying firm that had Toplace as a client and served on the NSW Liberal party executive from 2019.
- Federal Liberal leader Angus Taylor once endorsed Ellis for a party position but is not implicated in wrongdoing.
- Ellis did not appear at a 2023 parliamentary inquiry because he could not be served with a summons.
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