# NSW shadow upper house leader stands aside amid Icac inquiry into Liberals

New South Wales' shadow upper house leader has stepped aside during an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigation into the Liberal Party. The move comes as the inquiry examines allegations involving Liberal figures. This development could affect party leadership and public trust in the political process.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/03/politics-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-liberal-party-coalition-antisemitism-royal-commission-nsw-victorian-alps-snow-weather-ntwnfb) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:54:18 GMT