The Latest Breaking News from John Hatzistergos

Ex-premier in pay up call for political misinformation

Former ministers and the nation's top integrity officials are calling for lobbying reform in a bid to stamp out misconduct and corruption.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

Lobbying rules in NSW are woefully inadequate but Icac’s calls for reform keep getting ignored

The state’s corruption watchdog is up against the age-old dynamic of cosy relationships: no one on the inside of politics wants to change

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025

Premier corruption probe 'unlikely' in another state

An inquiry into a state corruption watchdog has heard its laws would have stymied an investigation of the sort faced by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

New Icac powers spark concerns as NSW opposition flags move to stop ‘reckless’ change

Complaints from Liberals and some crossbench MPs come after watchdog asked to use illegally obtained recordings in ongoing investigation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023

Investigation clears NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour of corruption, links to Eddie Obeid

Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour says he has been "vindicated" after a review finds no evidence of the corruption alleged by former Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

NSW MPs warned to stop 'weaponising' ICAC

The chief commissioner of the NSW ICAC has warned MPs to stop using the agency to level political scores ahead of state elections.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Public hearings ensure 'transparency'

The inquiry looking at laws to set up a National Anti-Corruption Commission has been told public hearings help unearth evidence and keep the agency accountable.

AAP · Oct 19, 2022

New commissioners target NSW corruption

Former judge and Labor MP John Hatzistergos has been appointed chief commissioner of the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption for the next five years.

AAP · Aug 4, 2022

Ex-NSW police minister's father jailed

Ken Grant, an ex-policeman and father of former NSW police minister Troy Grant, has been jailed over a fatal hit-and-run while he was also driving drunk.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022