Members of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hears
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating alleged kickbacks paid to members of the Liberal Party’s Reformers faction from a consultancy contract with Catholic Schools NSW. Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood testified that payments were made to Premier Jean‑Claude Perrottet and Robert Assaf through his firm JPG Advisory, describing the arrangement as a “commission” rather than genuine consulting work. The inquiry also examined whether the payments constituted prohibited donations used for branch‑stacking within the party.
- ▪ICAC’s Operation Rosny hearings focused on payments from Catholic Schools NSW to the lobbying firm JPG Advisory, which is linked to Jeremy Greenwood.
- ▪Greenwood testified that Premier Jean‑Claude Perrottet received half of a monthly retainer and Assaf received a one‑off 10% of the retainer as kickbacks.
- ▪The payments were characterized by counsel as illegal donations disguised as consultancy services, potentially supporting branch‑stacking efforts by the Reformers faction.
- ▪Greenwood was reprimanded during the hearing for disrespectful remarks toward the commission and others in the room.
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Jeremy Greenwood, centre, leaving Icac’s Operation Rosny hearings on Monday. On Wednesday, he was reprimanded for directing comments to someone in the room. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAPView image in fullscreenJeremy Greenwood, centre, leaving Icac’s Operation Rosny hearings on Monday. On Wednesday, he was reprimanded for directing comments to someone in the room. Photograph: Damian Shaw/AAPIndependent Commission Against CorruptionMembers of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hearsLobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Penry…
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