Australia news live: Dominic Perrottet’s brother among witnesses to appear at NSW Icac inquiry; Taylor refuses to answer multiple questions on Reformers payments

The brief

NSW Icac inquiry continues to investigate the Reformers group. The inquiry is examining allegations of illegal donations to recruit or renew Liberal party members. Reformers member Robert Assaf admitted to using factional funds to pay for a bucks night and temporarily using payments to fund personal expenses. Opposition leader Angus Taylor refused to answer questions about donations to the Reformers, saying he would not provide a "running commentary". The inquiry has revealed a list of witnesses for next week, including NSW upper house Liberal Damien Tudehope and Reformers members Jean-Claude Perrottet and Jeremy Greenwood. Dominic Perrottet's brother, Jean-Claude, is among those to appear, following allegations of branch-stacking efforts. The inquiry is investigating whether the Reformers solicited or accepted illegal donations.

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