New South Wales’ anti-corruption watchdog has begun a probe into sacked minister Tim Crakanthorp over allegations he breached the ministerial code of conduct.
Premier Chris Minns sacked the former skills minister last month over claims he had failed to supply information about “substantial” private family land in the Hunter region.
The private family land is some 24 properties including a building in Broadmeadow – a suburb in Newcastle – bought by Crakanthorp’s wife from her father in February this year.
Minns also said at the time he had referred Crakanthorp to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Documents tabled to parliament show ICAC is conducting a preliminary investigation as to whether Crakanthorp “substantially” breached the ministerial code of conduct.
Minns also confirmed the preliminary ICAC investigation which is a result of information supplied by the government to the watchdog.
“They haven’t moved to the next stage which is a public inquiry into Mr Crakanthorp,” he said.
“I think it is reasonable in the circumstances not to prejudge their next stage.”
9news.com.au has contacted Crakanthorp’s offce for comment.
Crakanthorp, the Member for Newcastle, was the minister for the Hunter and held the cabinet position of minister for skills, TAFE and tertiary education.
He was elected in 2014.
