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Obeid again under ICAC's gaze

Corruption watchdog to launch a public inquiry into allegations former MP Eddie Obeid used his position to influence public officials regarding leases.

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Embattled former MP Eddie Obeid will be the subject of another NSW corruption inquiry.

On Monday, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will begin hearing allegations Mr Obeid used his political position to influence public officials regarding leases at Circular Quay.

The hearing, which encompasses three ICAC operations relating to the disgraced former NSW Labor MP, will also look at allegations Mr Obeid influenced public officials regarding water licences at Cherrydale Park.

Whether Mr Obeid misused his government position between 2005 and 2008 to influence officials to favour Direct Health Solutions Pty Ltd will also be addressed.

It is alleged Mr Obeid did not disclose he or his family had interests in the Circular Quay leases, water leases and Direct Health Solutions.

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John Abood, Mr Obeid's brother-in-law, is scheduled to give evidence on Monday.

Former Maritime executive Zenon Michniewicz, former NSW Labor MP Joe Tripodi and Mr Obeid's son Damian Obeid are also named as witnesses in the inquiry.

Assistant Commissioner Anthony Whealy will preside over the three-week hearing. Mr Obeid fronted an explosive ICAC inquiry earlier this year.

The ICAC investigated reports former Mines Minister Ian Macdonald rigged a 2008 tender process to grant a coal licence on land at Mount Penny that was owned by the Obeid family. It enabled the Obeids to make $30 million.

The ICAC found in July Mr Obeid had acted corruptly in relation to the Mount Penny mine.


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