Corruption Watchdog Investigates Liberal Party Faction Over Secret Donations and Membership Stacking

NSW's corruption watchdog began hearings on 27 July 2026 into a Liberal Party faction called the "Reformers." The lead lawyer alleged the group — including a lobbyist, a consultant, and a former premier's brother — used banned donations to sign up 5,000 Christian conservatives as party members, aiming to take over the party's NSW branch. The eight-week inquiry continues.