Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair
Summary
Young conservative members of the New South Wales Liberal party created a negative document about a rival minister, accusing him of an affair, according to a corruption investigation. The inquiry is examining claims that the group accepted illegal donations and used factional tactics to influence party affairs.Key Facts
- The corruption watchdog Icac is investigating the NSW Liberal party in Operation Rosny.
- A group called the Reformers, part of the Liberal hard right faction, is accused of branch stacking (illegal recruitment practices).
- The Reformers made a document called a "shit sheet" targeting David Elliott, a minister from a rival faction, which included false claims of an extramarital affair.
- David Elliott denies the affair and rejected the accusations in a public statement.
- Dylan Whitelaw, a former staffer associated with the Reformers, gave evidence about the document and denied some details while confirming others.
- The Reformers allegedly took illegal donations from Jean Nassif, a fugitive property developer, to influence political decisions and harm opponents.
- Messages suggested discussions of payments involving federal opposition leader Angus Taylor, who denies wrongdoing.
- The inquiry continues to explore connections between donations, politicians, and internal party conflicts.
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