The ICAC conducts its preliminary investigation Premier accepted Mr Sidoti's offer to stand aside from Cabinet 17 September 2019 Yesterday evening, I received a letter from the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) indicating the Commission will undertake a preliminary investigation into recent allegations made against John Sidoti. ICAC has requested the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet take no further action to investigate or review these matters pending the Commission’s review. I have accepted this request from the Commissioner. As I have said before, I believe the public’s confidence in the integrity of government decision making is absolutely paramount. I believe ICAC’s review is an important step in maintaining the public’s confidence in these matters. Mr Sidoti has given strong assurances he has acted appropriately at all times and complied with the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Mr Sidoti has offered to stand aside from Cabinet while ICAC conducts its preliminary investigation and I have accepted his offer. Minister Geoff Lee will act as Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans until the conclusion of the preliminary investigation.
STATEMENT from John Sidoti MP Today I contacted Premier Gladys Berejiklian and offered to stand aside from Cabinet, while the ICAC conducts its preliminary investigation. The Premier has accepted my offer. The allegations made against me by the media and exacerbated by the Opposition and the Crossbench in Budget Estimates and Parliament, are false and inaccurate. I deny any allegations of wrongdoing. I have no undeclared conflicts of interest or benefits. I comply with the Ministerial Code of Conduct. It is a privilege to represent the people of NSW and I look forward to having my name cleared. |
