ICAC under threat of being silenced

By Michaela Whitbourn
Updated April 19 2014 - 10:13am, first published 3:00am
Powerful role: ICAC counsel assisting Geoffrey Watson, SC, during the opening address for the investigation into Australian Water Holdings. Photo: Nick Moir
Powerful role: ICAC counsel assisting Geoffrey Watson, SC, during the opening address for the investigation into Australian Water Holdings. Photo: Nick Moir

The backlash was predictable. The resignation of former premier Barry O'Farrell from the top job sparked a wave of criticism of the Independent Commission Against Corruption over its alleged role in his political downfall.