Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation
Summary
Angus Taylor said he did not make any payments linked to a corruption investigation involving a conservative Liberal group in New South Wales. He is not part of the investigation and has not been asked to testify, while party members are allowing the inquiry to continue without interference.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor denies making payments to a conservative Liberal group called the Reformers.
- The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating members of the NSW Liberal party.
- Taylor was mentioned in Icac proceedings but is not accused of wrongdoing.
- A former NSW Liberal staffer named Dylan Whitelaw gave evidence referring to messages about payments and political support.
- Text messages suggested trying to get money from Angus Taylor, but no proof of payment was found.
- Taylor’s office says donations are handled according to party rules and declared properly.
- Other Liberal party members say the inquiry should run without political interference.
- Taylor has not been asked to appear as a witness and will not comment further.
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