Eddie Obeid lobbied former premier to promote Ian Macdonald, court hears

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A mining licence conspiracy trial hears from former NSW premier Morris Iemma, who tells the court Eddie Obeid lobbied to have his colleague Ian Macdonald promoted to senior position in the government.

Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid lobbied a then-premier to promote his colleague Ian Macdonald, a Sydney court has heard.Former NSW premier Morris Iemma said Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald had a strong working relationshipThe trial will hear from more than 50 witnesses, including Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese

The prosecution case is that the Obeid family stood to make $60 million from the deal by selling their farm for four times what they paid for it and by having a secret stake in a mining company. The first crown witness to give evidence, former premier Morris Iemma told the court Eddie Obeid and Mr Macdonald had a close working relationship despite being from different party factions.

 

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