Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian’s lifetime pension as a former MP will be unaffected by her failed legal challenge to an anti-corruption watchdog’s adverse findings against her.
Last week, the NSW Court of Appeal rejected 13 arguments brought by Berejiklian as to why the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)’s conclusion that she engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” should undergo judicial review.
“Ms Berejiklian’s application to quash the commission’s findings of ‘serious corrupt conduct’ or to have those findings declared as made without or in excess of jurisdiction should be dismissed, with costs,” a trio of judges wrote in their decision.
Berejiklian responded to the decision by saying it had been an “honour and privilege” to serve the people of NSW and that she always worked her hardest to look after their interests.
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