Corruption's Familiar Pattern Unfolds in Sydney Politics John Sidoti, a former NSW minister, has been charged with misconduct in public office.
The charges follow an investigation by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) into his dealings regarding family properties in Five Dock. Sidoti's case is not isolated.
It echoes a pattern seen repeatedly in recent years: politicians using their power to advance personal or family interests at the expense of the public good.