Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded following he refused to step down, Icac hears

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Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmail or illegal surveillance Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney mayor was allegedly threatened, followed and his children were secretly recorded following he refused to honour an agreement to step down, the NSW corruption watchdog has heard. The report also notes that Former independent Strathfield council mayor Matthew Blackmore has fronted the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) inquiry, codenamed Operation Rosny. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here

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