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The Advertiser
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Secret's out: premier's ex-partner misled watchdog
Findings that Daryl Maguire misled a corruption probe about a $48 million property development sale can be revealed after the ex-Liberal MP lost a bid to suppress them. The former member for Wagga Wagga, whose clandestine relationship with ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian led to her political downfall, appeared at Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse for the verdict on Friday. Magistrate Clare Farnan ruled that Maguire misled the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption while giving evidence during a hearing in July 2018. Immediately after handing down her decision, Maguire applied to suppress the finding. His barrister argued publicity about his guilt would prejudice a jury in an upcoming trial over an alleged visa fraud conspiracy expected to commence in September. The bid was opposed by the ABC and Nine but backed by federal prosecutors. Ms Farnan rejected Maguire's application. "The interests of the community in open justice is in my view not outweighed by Mr Maguire's interests," the magistrate said. The magistrate's reasons for determining Maguire's guilt are not yet clear after media and the former MP himself were caught in an administrative mix-up. Another court official on Friday adjourned the case to October only for the magistrate on another level to hand down her decision, without media present. At ICAC, Maguire was asked about what he expected to get out of the sale of an estimated $48 million property development in Campsie in Sydney's southwest. During the criminal hearing earlier in 2025, prosecutors claimed Maguire changed his evidence during questioning over claims he was not expected to be reimbursed. He will face a sentence hearing on August 15. ICAC grilled Maguire and others in 2018 under Operation Dasha, which probed allegations of corruption at the local council. The Wagga Wagga MP resigned from the Berejiklian government after giving evidence, before succumbing to pressure and quitting parliament altogether. ICAC opened a further probe into Maguire, exposing his secret romantic relationship with Ms Berejiklian in 2020. She also stood down from her role and was later found by ICAC to have breached public trust in failing to disclose the relationship, spanning at least five years while she was transport minister, treasurer and then premier. Findings that Daryl Maguire misled a corruption probe about a $48 million property development sale can be revealed after the ex-Liberal MP lost a bid to suppress them. The former member for Wagga Wagga, whose clandestine relationship with ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian led to her political downfall, appeared at Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse for the verdict on Friday. Magistrate Clare Farnan ruled that Maguire misled the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption while giving evidence during a hearing in July 2018. Immediately after handing down her decision, Maguire applied to suppress the finding. His barrister argued publicity about his guilt would prejudice a jury in an upcoming trial over an alleged visa fraud conspiracy expected to commence in September. The bid was opposed by the ABC and Nine but backed by federal prosecutors. Ms Farnan rejected Maguire's application. "The interests of the community in open justice is in my view not outweighed by Mr Maguire's interests," the magistrate said. The magistrate's reasons for determining Maguire's guilt are not yet clear after media and the former MP himself were caught in an administrative mix-up. Another court official on Friday adjourned the case to October only for the magistrate on another level to hand down her decision, without media present. At ICAC, Maguire was asked about what he expected to get out of the sale of an estimated $48 million property development in Campsie in Sydney's southwest. During the criminal hearing earlier in 2025, prosecutors claimed Maguire changed his evidence during questioning over claims he was not expected to be reimbursed. He will face a sentence hearing on August 15. ICAC grilled Maguire and others in 2018 under Operation Dasha, which probed allegations of corruption at the local council. The Wagga Wagga MP resigned from the Berejiklian government after giving evidence, before succumbing to pressure and quitting parliament altogether. ICAC opened a further probe into Maguire, exposing his secret romantic relationship with Ms Berejiklian in 2020. She also stood down from her role and was later found by ICAC to have breached public trust in failing to disclose the relationship, spanning at least five years while she was transport minister, treasurer and then premier. Findings that Daryl Maguire misled a corruption probe about a $48 million property development sale can be revealed after the ex-Liberal MP lost a bid to suppress them. The former member for Wagga Wagga, whose clandestine relationship with ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian led to her political downfall, appeared at Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse for the verdict on Friday. Magistrate Clare Farnan ruled that Maguire misled the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption while giving evidence during a hearing in July 2018. Immediately after handing down her decision, Maguire applied to suppress the finding. His barrister argued publicity about his guilt would prejudice a jury in an upcoming trial over an alleged visa fraud conspiracy expected to commence in September. The bid was opposed by the ABC and Nine but backed by federal prosecutors. Ms Farnan rejected Maguire's application. "The interests of the community in open justice is in my view not outweighed by Mr Maguire's interests," the magistrate said. The magistrate's reasons for determining Maguire's guilt are not yet clear after media and the former MP himself were caught in an administrative mix-up. Another court official on Friday adjourned the case to October only for the magistrate on another level to hand down her decision, without media present. At ICAC, Maguire was asked about what he expected to get out of the sale of an estimated $48 million property development in Campsie in Sydney's southwest. During the criminal hearing earlier in 2025, prosecutors claimed Maguire changed his evidence during questioning over claims he was not expected to be reimbursed. He will face a sentence hearing on August 15. ICAC grilled Maguire and others in 2018 under Operation Dasha, which probed allegations of corruption at the local council. The Wagga Wagga MP resigned from the Berejiklian government after giving evidence, before succumbing to pressure and quitting parliament altogether. ICAC opened a further probe into Maguire, exposing his secret romantic relationship with Ms Berejiklian in 2020. She also stood down from her role and was later found by ICAC to have breached public trust in failing to disclose the relationship, spanning at least five years while she was transport minister, treasurer and then premier. Findings that Daryl Maguire misled a corruption probe about a $48 million property development sale can be revealed after the ex-Liberal MP lost a bid to suppress them. The former member for Wagga Wagga, whose clandestine relationship with ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian led to her political downfall, appeared at Sydney's Downing Centre Courthouse for the verdict on Friday. Magistrate Clare Farnan ruled that Maguire misled the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption while giving evidence during a hearing in July 2018. Immediately after handing down her decision, Maguire applied to suppress the finding. His barrister argued publicity about his guilt would prejudice a jury in an upcoming trial over an alleged visa fraud conspiracy expected to commence in September. The bid was opposed by the ABC and Nine but backed by federal prosecutors. Ms Farnan rejected Maguire's application. "The interests of the community in open justice is in my view not outweighed by Mr Maguire's interests," the magistrate said. The magistrate's reasons for determining Maguire's guilt are not yet clear after media and the former MP himself were caught in an administrative mix-up. Another court official on Friday adjourned the case to October only for the magistrate on another level to hand down her decision, without media present. At ICAC, Maguire was asked about what he expected to get out of the sale of an estimated $48 million property development in Campsie in Sydney's southwest. During the criminal hearing earlier in 2025, prosecutors claimed Maguire changed his evidence during questioning over claims he was not expected to be reimbursed. He will face a sentence hearing on August 15. ICAC grilled Maguire and others in 2018 under Operation Dasha, which probed allegations of corruption at the local council. The Wagga Wagga MP resigned from the Berejiklian government after giving evidence, before succumbing to pressure and quitting parliament altogether. ICAC opened a further probe into Maguire, exposing his secret romantic relationship with Ms Berejiklian in 2020. She also stood down from her role and was later found by ICAC to have breached public trust in failing to disclose the relationship, spanning at least five years while she was transport minister, treasurer and then premier.
1News
6 days ago
- Business
- 1News
AUKUS defence pact 'being reviewed' by US government
The US government is reportedly reviewing the AUKUS trilateral defence agreement between Australia, the UK and the US. The decision to conduct a review has been reported by multiple news outlets including Reuters, which cited US defence officials without giving further details. The review will reportedly examine whether the pact is in line with US President Donald Trump's 'America First' policy, according to the ABC which also cited a Pentagon source. AUKUS is a three-nation security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US agreed in 2021 under the prime ministership of ex-Liberal leader Scott Morrison. The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including passengers stuck on ferry overnight, new flights to Sydney coming, and the weirdest things we leave in Ubers. (Source: 1News) ADVERTISEMENT It was formed to counter China's strategic moves in the Pacific arena and was underpinned by an agreement between the US and the UK to provide Australia with access to nuclear-powered submarine technology, to eventually replace its aging Collins-class boats. The deal is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, although the first submarine is not expected to join the Australian fleet for years. Australia, which in February made the first of six $US500 million (about $830 million) payments to the US for the boats, is expected to initially buy between three and five off-the-shelf Virginia-class boats. At the time, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Trump was supportive of the AUKUS deal. President Donald Trump gestures after speaking at Fort Bragg. (Source: Associated Press) "The president is very aware, supportive of AUKUS," Hegseth said after a meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. "(He) recognises the importance of the defence industrial base." ADVERTISEMENT Marles responded that the pair had discussed how the US and Australia could advance their longstanding diplomatic relationship in terms of national security, including AUKUS. Australia's military budget is expected to rise to 2.3% of gross domestic product, or output, by 2034. The US regime has already called for Australia to increase that spending to around 3.5%. Australia tore up its $97 billion diesel-powered submarine deal with France to sign on to AUKUS and is contracted to buy several off-the-shelf submarines costing about $US4 billion each, before making its own. The first Australian-made boats are not due to be operational until the 2040s.
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
AUKUS defence pact 'being reviewed' by US government
The US government is reportedly reviewing the AUKUS trilateral defence agreement between Australia, the UK and the US. The decision to conduct a review has been reported by multiple news outlets including Reuters, which cited US defence officials without giving further details. The review will reportedly examine whether the pact is in line with US President Donald Trump's 'America First' policy, according to the ABC which also cited a Pentagon source. AUKUS is a three-nation security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US agreed in 2021 under the prime ministership of ex-Liberal leader Scott Morrison. It was formed to counter China's strategic moves in the Pacific arena and was underpinned by an agreement between the US and the UK to provide Australia with access to nuclear-powered submarine technology, to eventually replace its aging Collins-class boats. The deal is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, although the first submarine is not expected to join the Australian fleet for years. Australia, which in February made the first of six $US500 million (about $800 million) payments to the US for the boats, is expected to initially buy between three and five off-the-shelf Virginia-class boats. At the time, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Mr Trump was supportive of the AUKUS deal. "The president is very aware, supportive of AUKUS," Mr Hegseth said after a meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. "(He) recognises the importance of the defence industrial base." Mr Marles responded that the pair had discussed how the US and Australia could advance their longstanding diplomatic relationship in terms of national security, including AUKUS. Australia's military budget is expected to rise to 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product, or output, by 2034. The US regime has already called for Australia to increase that spending to around 3.5 per cent. Australia tore up its $90 billion diesel-powered submarine deal with France to sign on to AUKUS and is contracted to buy several off-the-shelf submarines costing about $US4 billion each, before making its own. The first Australian-made boats are not due to be operational until the 2040s.
West Australian
11-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
AUKUS defence pact 'being reviewed' by US government
The US government is reportedly reviewing the AUKUS trilateral defence agreement between Australia, the UK and the US. The decision to conduct a review has been reported by multiple news outlets including Reuters, which cited US defence officials without giving further details. The review will reportedly examine whether the pact is in line with US President Donald Trump's 'America First' policy, according to the ABC which also cited a Pentagon source. AUKUS is a three-nation security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US agreed in 2021 under the prime ministership of ex-Liberal leader Scott Morrison. It was formed to counter China's strategic moves in the Pacific arena and was underpinned by an agreement between the US and the UK to provide Australia with access to nuclear-powered submarine technology, to eventually replace its aging Collins-class boats. The deal is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, although the first submarine is not expected to join the Australian fleet for years. Australia, which in February made the first of six $US500 million (about $800 million) payments to the US for the boats, is expected to initially buy between three and five off-the-shelf Virginia-class boats. At the time, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Mr Trump was supportive of the AUKUS deal. "The president is very aware, supportive of AUKUS," Mr Hegseth said after a meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles. "(He) recognises the importance of the defence industrial base." Mr Marles responded that the pair had discussed how the US and Australia could advance their longstanding diplomatic relationship in terms of national security, including AUKUS. Australia's military budget is expected to rise to 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product, or output, by 2034. The US regime has already called for Australia to increase that spending to around 3.5 per cent. Australia tore up its $90 billion diesel-powered submarine deal with France to sign on to AUKUS and is contracted to buy several off-the-shelf submarines costing about $US4 billion each, before making its own. The first Australian-made boats are not due to be operational until the 2040s.
Sky News AU
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Former opposition leader Peter Dutton returns to Canberra for first time since losing seat and the federal election
Peter Dutton has arrived in Canberra in the first public sighting of the former opposition leader since he lost his seat in the federal election. He flew into Canberra Airport on a domestic Qantas flight on Wednesday afternoon. Mr Dutton was met by a small media pack at the airport. 'I think the model for me will be to lead a graceful silence," Mr Dutton told reporters. 'I'd say to my colleagues, the Liberal Party rebuilds from here, and that's as it should be. 'The best model I've seen is where leaders, former, make a graceful exit from politics and maintain their graceful silence, so that will be my model'. When asked how he was in the wake of the election defeat, he said, "I'm very good, thank you". Mr Dutton also commented on how he plans to spend his time now that he is free from life in politics. 'I feel there are lots of opportunities but most importantly, to spend some time with family and friends and that's about it,' he said. 'But as I said, the easiest thing for former leaders to do is maintain a graceful silence so I'll leave that to others. "I just want to say thank you to all of those who have offered good wishes, there are a lot of people who have been very kind and generous in their remarks, so I am very grateful for that." The Coalition suffered a resounding loss in the election, winning only 40 seats to Labor's 89, with counting remaining ongoing in a further 11 seats. The 54-year-old's political career was dramatically ended in the election as Mr Dutton not only lost the race to become prime minister, but also the Queensland seat of Dickson. The ex-Liberal leader held the seat since 2001, and was holding onto a slim 1.7 per cent margin at the time voters went to the polls, making it the most marginal seat in Queensland. He was ultimately booted out of parliament after being unseated by Labor candidate Ali France. Mr Dutton was gracious in his concession speech and congratulated the Labor Party and the newly-elected Dickson MP Ali France on their victory as he reflected on a Coalition campaign that "clearly wasn't good enough". He said Ms France would "do a good job as a local member" and that he was grateful to have spent such a long time in politics. "Twenty-four years is a long time to be in public life, and it has been an amazing honour," he said. "Our Liberal family is hurting across the country tonight, including in my electorate of Dickson, and I want to say thank you very much to all of them."
