The NSW government will probe all of its Hunter region planning projects after it was revealed Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp took part in discussions regarding a $500 million sports and entertainment precinct on land neighbouring properties owned by his family.
Sports, Lands and Property Minister Steve Kamper said on Thursday the NSW Cabinet Office secretary had been tapped to “urgently” examine all Hunter region developments which involved the government or state agencies.
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