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The NSW ICAC is hearing testimony regarding messages that referenced a “shake down Angus” involving opposition leader Angus Taylor. A Reformers associate, Dylan Whitelaw, claimed a commitment of a $15,000 injection and a $3,000 monthly donation was secured. Dallas McInerney denied soliciting money and offered a vague explanation about internal faction support.
- ▪Dallas McInerney was questioned by the ICAC about messages exchanged after the “shake down Angus” communication.
- ▪Dylan Whitelaw, a Reformers associate, wrote that he received a commitment for a $15,000 injection and a $3,000 monthly donation linked to Angus Taylor.
- ▪McInerney has repeatedly denied requesting money for the Reformers conservative faction.
- ▪He suggested the message indicated in‑principle support for upcoming internal faction elections and key election seats.
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23.04 EDTPenry BuckleyCatholic Schools CEO asked at inquiry about subsequent messages referring to Angus TaylorReturning to the NSW Icac, Dallas McInerney has been asked about subsequent messages exchanged between the Reformers about the now-federal opposition leader Angus Taylor.Reformers associate Dylan Whitelaw wrote to other members in the days after the “shake down Angus” message: double quotation markDallas has told me he got the commitment from Angus, the 15k injection plus a 3k monthly donation! McInerney, who has repeatedly denied that he asked Taylor for money for conservative factional group the Reformers, says of the message: double quotation markThe only explanation I can venture, noting this is not my exchange of correspondence, is that I did emerge from that meeting with an…
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