The opening of Icac’s inquiry into Gladys Berejiklian was a contrast to her shock resignation

It was dry, but it set the scene for an inquiry with much at stake - for the former premier and the corruption watchdog

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In contrast to the drama of the sudden and emotion-filled departure of Gladys Berejiklian as premier of New South Wales, the first day of the Independent Commission against Corruption inquiry that prompted her resignation was about as dry as it could get.

The opening was light on detail, a recitation of the allegations faced by the former premier in this reopening of an inquiry known as Operation Keppel.

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