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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tamsin Rose

Icac begins investigation into former NSW Labor state minister Tim Crakanthorp

Tim Crakanthorp has been removed from cabinet and Icac is investigating allegations he breached the ministerial code.
Tim Crakanthorp has been removed from cabinet and Icac is investigating allegations he breached the ministerial code. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

The former New South Wales state minister Tim Crakanthorp will remain in the parliamentary Labor party after the corruption watchdog confirmed it had begun an investigation following his sacking from cabinet in August.

According to documents released to parliament, the Independent Commission Against Corruption is conducting a preliminary investigation into whether the Newcastle MP substantially breached the ministerial code.

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