Lobbyist tells Icac there’s not a ‘shred of evidence’ he was involved with conservative Liberal group
Summary
Jeremy Greenwood, a lobbyist and consultant, told the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) that there is no real proof he was involved in a conservative Liberal group called the Reformers. He said he told members to stop their activities when things became harmful and said his role in the group was limited.Key Facts
- Icac is investigating conservative Liberals, including Greenwood, for possibly accepting illegal or undeclared donations.
- The investigation focuses on whether donations were used for recruiting or renewing Liberal party members, a practice called branch-stacking.
- Greenwood admitted his political views matched the Reformers but denied deep involvement.
- He said he only helped with one event under pressure and saw no evidence of broader participation.
- Greenwood faced questions about supporting anti-abortion and anti-euthanasia petitions but avoided direct answers.
- Greenwood was close friends with some Reformers members, including Christian Ellis and Charles Perrottet.
- Greenwood said he told the Reformers to stop because their actions became “toxic.”
- His lobbying firm lost clients after Icac announced the inquiry.
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