Cults, setups, and devastating rumours: years after their downfalls, these former NSW MPs are exacting their revenge
Summary
David Elliott, a former New South Wales (NSW) MP and minister, revealed at an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearing that illegal branch stacking and secret donations by property developers hurt his political career. He detailed harassment and false rumors linked to developer Jean Nassif, who opposed Elliott’s stance on limiting housing developments due to lack of infrastructure.Key Facts
- David Elliott, a former NSW MP and minister, left politics after his electoral seat was abolished.
- Branch stacking—manipulating party membership for political advantage—occurred in his area and blocked his chances to remain in politics.
- ICAC is investigating illegal donations from property developers funding branch stacking, which violates NSW laws.
- Elliott is a witness in the ICAC investigation, not a suspect.
- Developer Jean Nassif, now a fugitive in Lebanon, allegedly spread rumors and had Elliott followed by private investigators.
- Elliott opposed large housing developments in the Hills due to insufficient infrastructure, creating conflict with developers like Nassif.
- Threats were made against Elliott’s chief of staff through a church community linked to the developers.
- Buildings developed by Nassif’s company faced orders to fix construction problems from government authorities.
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