Liberal leader's name drawn into corruption probe

A conservative Christian faction in the NSW Liberals allegedly tapped Angus Taylor for donations. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

An ultra-conservative Liberal Party faction aimed to "shake down" opposition leader Angus Taylor for a five-figure donation, a corruption probe has been told.

Former Catholic Schools NSW head Dallas McInerney sought to secure the funding from the now-federal Liberal leader, claiming the MP had agreed to make a series of payments to a party faction.