Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair

Published July 29, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

David Elliott denies having affair after document revealed during Icac hearing into corruption allegations

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A group of young conservative power brokers in the New South Wales Liberal party under investigation by the corruption watchdog created a “shit sheet” on a minister from a rival faction, claiming he had an extramarital affair, an inquiry has heard.

Details

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) held its third day of hearings as part of Operation Rosny into allegations of corruption against people associated with the NSW Liberal party on Wednesday.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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