NSW: Corruption investigation links to government ministers

AAP General News (Australia)
02-21-2008
NSW: Corruption investigation links to government ministers

NSW Ports Minister JOE TRIPODI'S reportedly been referred to the state's corruption
watchdog .. over the appointment of his close friend to a key job within his department.

News Limited newspapers say the NSW opposition's referred Mr TRIPODI to ICAC .. as
revelations emerge about his friend JOE SCIMONE'S links to another senior NSW minister.

Mr SCIMONE'S been named in an ICAC document as someone whose conduct warrants scrutiny
.. regarding corruption claims against Wollongong City Council.

He's facing allegations that while …