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flag NSW chief of staff challenges law forcing testimony, citing constitutional concerns.

flag James Cullen, chief of staff to NSW Premier Chris Minns, is challenging the state parliament in court to avoid testifying before the Privileges Committee investigating the leak of confidential minutes from a report on the Rosehill Racecourse sale. flag He argues the 120-year-old Parliamentary Evidence Act, which allows compulsory testimony and arrest warrants, is unconstitutional as it undermines judicial independence. flag Parliament plans to defend the law, asserting its authority to compel non-members to appear. flag The inquiry follows prior disputes over the Dural caravan hoax, where Minns’ staff were also summoned, leading to legal review and committee changes. flag ICAC ultimately decided not to pursue the matter based on the committee’s findings.

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