It has been a bumper year for the state’s corruption watchdog, but the most consequential inquiry is yet to come.

The existence and timing of the inquiry has been the subject of speculation since 2022, when allegations were aired in parliament about Liberal Party members.

Suspicions of bribery and political corruption are at the heart of an ICAC investigation into fugitive developer Jean Nassif.

The corruption watchdog’s biggest inquiry crosses politics, education, development and local government.

ICAC deep-dives have a habit of ensnaring unexpected victims. If you don’t believe me, just ask disgraced former premier Gladys Berejiklian.

It has been a bumper year for the state’s corruption watchdog, but the most consequential inquiry is yet to come.