Senior Liberal questioned at ICAC over staffer's "Scott and Damien are afraid" message
A senior Liberal Party figure was questioned at New South Wales' Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) about a message from a former staffer that read "Scott and Damien are afraid." The inquiry is examining whether the message relates to attempts to influence or intimidate witnesses in a corruption investigation. The case matters because it tests the integrity of political conduct at the highest levels in Australia.
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