NSW Premier Chris Minns says an ongoing Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation into dealings within the NSW Liberal Party will not benefit Labor politically. According to multiple reports, Minns characterises the revelations as negative for NSW politics and rejects suggestions his government could gain from them. The comments come as ICAC scrutiny focuses on alleged party and political conduct within the Liberal Party, with the inquiry drawing public attention to what sources describe as “explosive” developments. Minns argues the situation is not something that should be viewed as advantageous for the governing Labor Party, and instead frames it as harmful or “sad” for the political system.
The coverage is consistent across outlets, focusing on Minns’ response rather than detailing new findings from ICAC. While the investigation may have broader implications for NSW political parties, the reports agree that Minns publicly downplays any prospect that his government will use the inquiry’s outcomes to its advantage. The central theme is Minns’ effort to set expectations that Labor will not treat the probe as a political opportunity.
