Murray Olds: Australian Correspondent on New South Wales Minister Tim Crakanthorp's resignation

Published: Aug. 3, 2023, 9:38 p.m.

Former New South Wales minister Tim Crakanthorp was sacked from his ministry for allegations that he failed to declare \u201csubstantial private family holdings,\u201d a breach of ministerial code.

Premier Chris Minns said that the Crakanthorp had \u201cfailed to comply with his obligations as a minister,\u201d causing potential conflicts of interest within his ministry.

Australian Correspondent Murray Olds told Mike Hosking that Crakanthorp was lobbying for a redevelopment that would have benefited his family, his in-laws owning multiple properties within the region.

He has now been referred to the state\u2019s anti-corruption watchdog.

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