Home Affairs assisting Icac over alleged cash-for-visa scheme linked to Daryl Maguire

Head of the department says he believes the former NSW MP may have approached the federal government to make representations about visa issues

The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the alleged cash-for-visa scheme linked to former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire, as the head of the department revealed he has reason to believe the former politician may have approached the federal government to make representations about visa issues.

The secretary of home affairs, Michael Pezzullo, has confirmed that his department is investigating the scheme, which was a key element of the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s investigation into allegations Maguire misused his position as an MP for his own financial gain.

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