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Luke Costin

Berejiklian's former flame defends 'tenacity' in office

Daryl Maguire has detailed his achievements in office and stressed the presumption of innocence. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The disgraced Liberal politician whose romance with Gladys Berejiklian led to her resignation as NSW premier has defended his record as a "tireless" local MP despite damning corruption findings.

A six-year investigation by the state's corruption watchdog into Daryl Maguire last week found both he and Ms Berejiklian acted corruptly, in part by keeping their six-year "close personal relationship" secret until it was exposed at an inquiry hearing.

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