Jul 27, 2026 – 3.40pmPhone taps of developer Jean Nassif boasting of his influence over the former NSW Coalition government and allegations of payments to Liberal operatives to take over the NSW division with Christian conservatives have been aired on an explosive first day of corruption hearings.Counsel assisting the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, Peggy Dwyer, laid out the evidence expected to be heard about the Reformers group stacking the NSW Liberals and the influence of Nassif, who has left to Lebanon, in her opening address of eight weeks of hearings on Monday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles