No corrupt finding for Newcastle MP Timothy Crakanthorp over family property
A corruption probe has been closed after an investigation into an ex-NSW minister who was forced to resign over his family’s undisclosed property holdings.
Newcastle MP Timothy Crakanthorp was in cabinet for just under four months after the Chris Minns-led Labor won the March 2023 state election.
Mr Minns asked him to resign in August after the former minister for the Hunter, skills, TAFE and tertiary education lost the premier’s confidence over undisclosed family property holdings.
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He said he self-reported the breach after becoming aware of his in-laws’ holdings and the potential conflict of interest.
The matter was referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), which announced on Wednesday it had closed its preliminary investigation.
“As the commission is satisfied that there are no reasonable prospects of finding Mr Crakanthorp’s conduct is sufficiently serious to justify a finding of corrupt conduct, it has terminated its investigation,” the corruption watchdog said in a statement.
A report has been provided to Mr Minns and the cabinet office secretary, who could still take action.
Police Minister Yasmin Catley took on responsibility for the Hunter following Mr Crakanthorp’s forced resignation, while Steve Whan became skills, TAFE and tertiary education minister.
