LIVE: ICAC inquiry: Daryl Maguire admits relationship with Gladys Berejiklian began earlier than thought
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's ex lover has made sensational new claims to the corruption watchdog that the couple's secret love affair began up to seven years ago in 2013.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's ex-lover has made sensational new claims to ICAC that their secret love affair began up to seven years ago in 2013.
The new timeline is substantially earlier than Ms Berejiklian claimed when she gave evidence to the ICAC on Monday when she suggested it began in 2015. She also noted the pair had been friends for years.
The leaked transcript that was inadvertently uploaded yesterday afternoon despite being the subject of what was an effective suppression order triggered an apology this morning from the ICAC commissioner Ruth McColl.
"On behalf of the commission, I would like to apologise for that inadvertent loading,'' she said.
Ms Berejiklian's lawyer has savaged the Independent Commission Against Corruption over the "violation" of leaked transcript of her ex-boyfriend Daryl Maguire's private hearing. Her lawyer, Arthur Moses wants ICAC to determine who downloaded the document before it was removed from the website.
Mr Maguire, a former Liberal MP, is accused of "monetising" his office to assist property developers gain access to politicians to secure deals, benefiting financially but not disclosing his income.
Ms Berejiklian was implicated when it emerged on Monday that she and Mr Maguire had been in a secret relationship for several years, with damning phone wire tapes revealing they also discussed his business dealings.
Our live coverage has ended for the day, here's how it unfolded.
Originally published as LIVE: ICAC inquiry: Daryl Maguire admits relationship with Gladys Berejiklian began earlier than thought