The lawyer for corrupt former NSW Liberal MP Daryl Maguire released a statement saying “Daryl Maguire is proud of his many achievements”.
, with whom Maguire had a secret years-long relationship, for failing to report her suspicions about Maguire to the ICAC and her involvement in multimillion-dollar government grants to two projects in Maguire’s electorate between 2016 and 2018. Berejiklian did not disclose the relationship during this time.
“The legal advisors and Daryl Maguire will make no further comment nor debate the ICAC report with media or give interviews as such statements and interviews could affect any future legal action that Daryl Maguire and his team may take or respond to.” The commission said Maguire “also misused his role as an MP to advance his own financial interests, as well as the commercial interests of his associates, in connection with an immigration scheme that he promoted to his constituents and others connected with his electoral district”.Maguire may face criminal charges following the watchdog’s findings. The ICAC, which are the responsibility of the independent NSW Director of Public Prosecutions.
No corruption findings were made against him as a result of that inquiry but Maguire admitted during his evidence that he had discussed a plan to broker land deals for a property developer and split the commissions with a local councillor. Ultimately, no money changed hands.Separately, Maguire was charged last year over an alleged cash-for-visas scheme. He has yet to enter a plea. Berejiklian is not accused of any involvement in that alleged conduct.
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