Icac finds NSW MP John Sidoti engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ over family-owned properties

John Sidoti has previously denied the allegations against him, and the rezoning of land in Five Dock that he had allegedly sought did not go ahead. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

Former New South Wales Liberal minister John Sidoti has said he will fight to clear his name after being found to have engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” to benefit his family’s property interests by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

The anti-corruption watchdog recommended that the Director of Public Prosecutions consider whether the independent Drummoyne MP should be charged with misconduct in public office.