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“His testimony — that there was no benefit for him — was untruthful,” Sydney magistrate Clare Farnan stated when handing down Maguire’s sentence on Wednesday.
The inaccurate statements involved Daryl Maguire’s negotiations with former Canterbury City councillor Michael Hawatt related to a proposed property development, where Maguire stood to gain around $720,000 in commission. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
“In fact, he expected to receive part of a commission if the property was sold,” Farnan said.
Farnan said she would have imposed a 12-month term but for an almost five-year delay in prosecuting the offence.
Daryl Maguire came into the spotlight in 2020 when it was revealed he had a clandestine relationship with former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins
Former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack provided a letter of support for Maguire, telling the court of his hard work ethic and ongoing efforts to benefit the community.
