ICAC's Operation Rosny reaches midpoint as lobbyists and politicians face intense questioning

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Operation Rosny entered its halfway point, with lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood and former Liberal donor Dallas McInerney testifying amid allegations of illegal donations and political influence.

Operation Rosny, the ICAC probe into suspected illegal political donations in New South Wales, has reached its midway stage with several high-profile witnesses. Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood spent three days in the witness box, offering vague answers and receiving a warning from Commissioner Fabian Gleeson SC after an outburst directed at an unseen interlocutor. He tried to explain a text referencing "filthy schools money" as a harmless joke, despite counsel linking it to alleged Catholic Schools NSW funds diverted to the Liberal Party.

Former donor Dallas McInerney, who withdrew from his role after being implicated, was grilled about his interactions with federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and alleged payments for party recruitment and election support. The commission also heard evidence suggesting that donations associated with fugitive developer Jean Nassif may have been exchanged for political favors, including a dossier targeting former Liberal minister David Elliott.

Additional testimony is expected from former minister David Elliott and Shadow Jobs and Industry Minister Eleni Petinos, who is not accused of wrongdoing. The investigation continues to explore the extent of alleged collusion between lobbyists, donors, and political figures.