Day two of the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) hearings includes testimony from a prominent hotelier who says he did not expect to be called before the anti-corruption body after making substantial political donations. Both outlets report that the hotelier donated tens of thousands of dollars to a movement within the NSW Liberal Party. He describes the donations as something he did not anticipate would lead to involvement in the ICAC process. The coverage also frames the subject matter in terms of a dispute within the NSW Liberals, with references to a “branch takeover” narrative appearing in the reports. While the articles emphasize the hotelier’s surprise at being summoned, they provide limited additional detail about specific allegations, who is being investigated, or the precise conduct under scrutiny. Overall, the reporting indicates that the hearings continue to examine issues related to the NSW Liberal Party’s internal factional activity and associated political funding, with the hotelier’s evidence forming part of the broader proceedings on day two.