ICAC hearings reveal old messages suggesting a potential upfront donation of 15,000 dollars and a monthly 3,000 donation from Angus Taylor to the Reformers, discussed in exchanges involving Dallas McInerney, lobbyist Robert Assaf, and others.

Evidence includes text messages and group chats from Dylan Whitelaw and others indicating Taylor’s donations were aimed at supporting Reformers’ efforts within the Liberal Party and Catholic Schools NSW.

Taylor is mentioned in ICAC evidence as part of the Reformers investigation, with a former staffer presenting messages that imply possible financial contributions tied to him.

The report states that Dominic Perrottet and Catholic Schools NSW are not accused of wrongdoing, and no specific individuals are charged at this stage.

Catholic Schools NSW and related figures, including McInerney (now stood down as CEO), are central to the inquiry, raising questions about charities laws and the politicisation of a major education funding body.

The inquiry could spill over to multiple political figures, potentially touching on former NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet due to his brothers’ scrutiny, while continuing to keep Liberal MPs under the spotlight.

Key questions linger on whether Reformers’ contributions were political donations under NSW law and whether the group should have been registered or disclosed under the Electoral Funding Act.

Taylor has publicly denied any payment, but ICAC proceedings suggest ongoing scrutiny of a link between his alleged payments and Reformers’ funding through Catholic Schools NSW and associated entities.

Taylor’s donors records show no NSW political donations from 2020–2023 and only a single federal donation of 1,500 dollars in 2010, complicating interpretations of potential breaches.

Taylor’s spokesperson reiterates that donations and fundraising are party matters handled at head office, and that the leader will not comment while ICAC proceedings are ongoing.

The inquiry also touches on other Liberal-era issues, including a separate probe into a document known as a 'shit sheet' about former police minister David Elliott, with Whitelaw admitting no affair occurred in relation to a claimed incident.

Other Liberal figures, such as Dan Tehan and Tim Wilson, urge patience and for ICAC to proceed, with some asserting they had no knowledge of the case and defending transparency and compliance with donation rules.