Key facts
- The Reformers, a group of young conservative power brokers in the NSW Liberal party, are under investigation.
- The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating the Reformers.
- Allegations against the Reformers include illegal donations and branch stacking.
- The Reformers allegedly created a document with false accusations of an extramarital affair against a rival minister.
- Federal opposition member Angus Taylor denies making payments to the Reformers.
- Angus Taylor states he is not a party to the Icac proceedings.
- Angus Taylor states he has not been approached by the Icac.
A group of young conservative power brokers within the NSW Liberal party, identified as the Reformers, are currently facing an investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac). The Icac is examining allegations of illegal donations and branch stacking involving the Reformers. Reports indicate that this group allegedly produced a document containing fabricated accusations of an extramarital affair targeting a rival minister. In relation to these investigations, federal opposition member Angus Taylor has publicly denied any involvement or financial contributions to the Reformers. Taylor has stated that he is not a party to the Icac proceedings and has not been contacted by the commission regarding the matter.