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Jean Nassif, a fugitive property developer, appeared via video link from Lebanon at the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry. During the inquiry, he claimed to have significant political influence, stating he held "52% of the NSW government’s power." Nassif attributed his statements to frustration with former building commissioner David Chandler and radio personality Ray Hadley. He expressed intentions to openly share his thoughts during the inquiry, where he also claimed to have undermined political opponents and supported the right wing of the Liberal party.

Research conducted by the Nautilus Institute has highlighted the extensive presence of the US military in Australia, with over half of the military facilities accessible to US forces or defense corporations. Analysts have described this situation as a potential "colonisation" of Australia's military, raising fears that it could involuntarily involve Australia in future conflicts. The report includes a map detailing the locations of US and Australian military bases, notably featuring the Pine Gap facility in the Northern Territory, a joint satellite communications and signals intelligence base established by the CIA in 1966.

Leaked body-worn camera footage from a New South Wales police officer has surfaced, showing him bragging about physically assaulting a protester during a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog on February 9. In the footage, the male officer is heard saying, "I pumped that cunt," and later recounts, "Then I punched him in the head when he was down." A female officer is heard laughing in response, prompting concerns over the conduct of police during protests and their treatment of demonstrators.