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Berejiklian’s wilful ignorance of the personal and political

An otherwise highly capable premier, who led both NSW and Australia out of pandemic lockdowns, has fallen to an all-too-human lapse of judgment.

Jun 29, 2023 – 7.00pm

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Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian made a grave error of judgment in not telling her ministers that Daryl Maguire was her romantic partner, one that is hard to explain or excuse.

The Independent Commission against Corruption investigation centred on Mr Maguire found that she broke the ministerial code by approving grants for pet projects in his Wagga Wagga seat while staying silent on the relationship, and failed her duty as premier by ignoring his other dodgy dealing.

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