How an obscure shooting association grant brought down Gladys Berejiklian

Situated on the outskirts of the regional New South Wales town of Wagga Wagga, just behind a truck rental lot, is a hulking shooting association clubhouse and convention centre that has unexpectedly brought down one of the most powerful and influential political leaders in Australia. The Australian Clay Target Association grant came to the attention of ICAC investigators during their initial inquiry into Mr Maguire in 2020, but in a very limited way. The ICAC investigator put to Mr Turner: "So some person said, 'We're going to give you five point whatever million dollars,' and there's nothing to follow that, whatsoever?" Last year, 7.30 revealed the source of the ACTA grant funding was the Restart NSW Fund, where a "funding reservation" was made in December 2016. It's likely the Premier will be called to give evidence and it's likely she will face tough questions about the grant process and about her other dealings in public office with Mr Maguire.