Eddie Obeid
Eddie Obeid | |
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Minister for Mineral Resources | |
In office 8 April 1999 – 2 April 2003 | |
Premier | Bob Carr |
Preceded by | Bob Martin |
Succeeded by | Kerry Hickey |
Minister for Fisheries | |
In office 8 April 1999 – 2 April 2003 | |
Premier | Bob Carr |
Preceded by | Bob Martin |
Succeeded by | Ian Macdonald |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 12 September 1991 – 10 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Jack Hallam |
Succeeded by | Walt Secord |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Moses Obeid 25 October 1943 Labor Party (1972-2013)[1] |
Spouse | Judith Obeid (m.1965) |
Children | Nine |
Edward Moses Obeid (born 25 October 1943) is a retired Australian politician and convicted criminal, who served as a member of the
During his parliamentary career, Obeid was considered by many to be a "
A series of three investigative
Early years and background
Obeid was born in the village of
Prior to entering parliament, Obeid held a range of voluntary roles that included a Trustee of the Art Gallery of New South Wales (1980–1982), a part-time Commissioner of the Ethnic Affairs Commission (1981–1985), a vice-president of the Ethnic Press Association of Australia (1981–1986), a director of the Western Suburbs Hospital Board (sic) (1983–1986), on the Board of Governors of the Law Foundation of New South Wales (1985–1988), the lead of the Australian-Lebanese hostage negotiation mission to Iraq (December 1990), and was the patron of the Australian Lebanese Christian Federation.[23]
Political career
Elected to the Legislative Council in 1991 to replace Jack Hallam,[21] despite a brief carriage of junior ministerial responsibilities in the second Carr ministry, Obeid's main contribution to parliament has been through Committee representation[23] and his ability to manipulate factional numbers and votes.[5][26] At the time of his resignation from the Council, Obeid claimed that his most satisfying moment in politics was to assist in the passage of legislation to help building sub-contractors.[2]
His term in parliament was dogged by controversy, including:
- allegations of improper involvement in a proposed housing redevelopment in 2002,[27] for which he was subsequently cleared by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.[28]
- 2002 revelations that Obeid had failed to disclose all his business interests on Parliament's pecuniary interests register[29][30]
- 2003 allegations that Obeid promised to secure the seat of Parramatta, and an early ministry for David Borger if he dumped the Left faction and joined the dominant Right[3]
- 2004 censure motion due to Obeid's undue influence in the elections of Matrite Council[31][32][33][34]
- 2004 claims that Obeid had exerted undue influence on family members[35]
- 2006 attempts to dump Obeid from the 2007 state election in favour of a Muslim candidate[36]
- 2007 influence in the composition of the Iemma ministry[37] and Iemma's demise[38]
- 2009 influence in the composition of the Rees ministry[39]
- 2009 representations to NSW Minister for Roads,
- 2009 allegations of linkages between Obeid, his son, Moses, former Labor powerbroker and current lobbyist, Michael McGurk[42]
- 2009–2010 allegations that Obeid, together with right-wing Terrigals sub-factional colleague Joe Tripodi, influenced the election and make-up of the Kristina Keneally ministry[26][43][44]
A large number of the allegations against Obeid were generated by Fairfax Media's,
Announcing his decision to retire from the Legislative Council on 10 May 2011, Obeid issued a statement that his granddaughter, Gisele, was diagnosed with cancer tumours in her kidneys in November 2010 and that, despite an operation and extensive chemotherapy, recent scans suggest some of the tumours remain. He said: "My wife and I need to spend all our time supporting our son Moses and his wife Nikki through this difficult time."[46] Walt Secord, the former chief of staff to the former Premier, Kristina Keneally was nominated by Labor to fill the casual vacancy.[47][6][7]
Business interests and corruption findings
Initially working as a taxi driver and then property developer,[26] the source of Obeid's initial wealth and business is not clear.[48] However, it is known that Obeid, together with his two brothers, inherited their father's estate that comprised land and houses in Lebanon.[22] In 1973, Obeid together with business partners, purchased an interest in the recently established Arabic press, El-Telegraph Newspaper, with Obeid later buying out his business partners.[49] Obeid has since sold his stake and is, "no longer the publisher of that paper".[50]
In September 2002, The Sydney Morning Herald alleged that Obeid was one of NSW's richest members of parliament.
These allegations arose at the same time as The Herald alleged that Obeid had attempted to solicit a A$1 million payment in return for promising NSW Government support for the
Obeid's family have property interests in Lebanon,
ICAC investigations
Operations Jasper and Acacia
In November 2012, the New South Wales ICAC began a series of investigative hearings relating to Obeid's alleged property and mining interests. This inquiry concerned, among other issues, the circumstances surrounding a decision made in 2008 by the then
On 31 July 2013 the ICAC found that Obeid, Macdonald, and others engaged in corrupt conduct in relation to their actions involving the Mount Penny mining tenement in the Bylong Valley. The ICAC found that Obeid engaged in corrupt conduct by entering into agreements with Macdonald, whereby Macdonald acted contrary to his public duty as a minister of the Crown.[63]
The ICAC recommended that the matter be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions with respect to prosecuting Obeid and others.
In January 2014, the then Premier,
In late May 2017, Obeid was committed to stand trial on conspiracy charges with Macdonald, relating to McDonald's granting of a coal exploration licence involving the Mount Penny tenement;[70][71] due to commence in March 2019.[72]
Operations Cyrus, Meeka and Cabot
In October 2013, the ICAC commenced further investigative hearings surrounding allegations that, between 2000 and 2011, Obeid misused his position as a Member of Parliament to attempt to influence public officials to exercise their official functions with respect to retail leases at Circular Quay, without disclosing that Obeid, his family or a related entity had an interest in some of those leases. It was also alleged that during the same period, certain public officials improperly exercised their official functions, with respect to retail leases at Circular Quay, to benefit Obeid or his family (Operation Cyrus). The ICAC also investigated allegations that, between 2005 and 2008, Obeid misused his position to attempt to influence other public officials to make decisions favouring Direct Health Solutions Pty Ltd., without disclosing that he, his family or a related entity had an interest in that company (Operation Meeka). Further, the ICAC also commenced investigations into allegations that, between 2007 and 2008, Obeid misused his position as a Member of Parliament to influence public officials to exercise their official functions with respect to the review and grant of
Former ministers, Carl Scully and Joe Tripodi were called before the ICAC;[75][76] which handed down its findings in June 2014, recommending that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) consider charging Obeid with misconduct in public office.[8][9][10]
Criminal charges and findings
Edward Moses Obeid | |
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Criminal status |
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Motive | Financial advantage |
Conviction(s) |
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Criminal penalty |
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Partner(s) | Ian Macdonald; Moses Obeid |
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Misconduct in public office
In November 2014 the ICAC announced that following advice from the DPP, Obeid would be prosecuted for the offence of misconduct in public office for corruptly lobbying his former colleagues to gain lucrative concessions over cafe leases at Circular Quay that were secretly owned by his family.[11][12] After a December hearing that refused to place Obeid under strict bail conditions,[83] in February 2015 a Supreme Court judge ordered Obeid to surrender both his Australian and Lebanese passports, in the absence of an extradition treaty between Australian and Lebanon, as Obeid was considered a potential flight risk.[24][84][85] In February 2016 a criminal trial against Obeid commenced in the NSW Supreme Court;[13] however, as new evidence came to light, ten days into the trial the jury was discharged.[86] In a subsequent criminal trial lasting just over three weeks, a jury found Obeid guilty of misconduct in public office.[87][88][89] He was sentenced in December 2016 to five years in jail with a non-parole period of three years, and granted parole in 2019.[14][15][16][17][18][19]
Appeal
In June 2017 before the
Criminal conspiracy
Further to Operations Cyrus, Meeka and Cabot, the DPP charged Obeid and his son, Moses, of conspiring over a coal exploration licence granted over the Obeid family farm in the Bylong Valley, when Ian Macdonald was Resources Minister from 2007 to 2009. Macdonald was separately charged with misconduct in public office. All three were tried before Justice Elizabeth Fullerton, and the trial commenced in early 2020 and concluded in February 2021. None of the accused gave evidence at their trial. Justice Fullerton handed down her verdict on 19 July, finding all three guilty.[77][78][79] On 21 October 2021, Obeid was sentenced to seven years' gaol, however was immediately released on bail due to concerns about the risk of Obeid contracting COVID. Macdonald and Moses Obeid were also given custodial sentences and did not apply for bail.[80][81][82] Obeid, together with his son and Macdonald, lodged an appeal against their conviction, claiming that Justice Fullerton made a number of errors of fact and reasoning when she found them guilty. The appeal was dismissed by the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal in October 2023.[20]
Post-political career
In late 2013, it was reported that Obeid and family were building a sandstone mansion in his ancestral home town of Matrit, Lebanon, due for completion in late 2014.[25] In 2013, Obeid and his wife listed for sale their family home, Passy, in Hunters Hill, with an initial asking price of A$10 million.[56] In 2020, it was reported that Passy sold for approximately A$11 million.[96] In 2013, Obeid also made application for fee assistance from the New South Wales government to assist with legal costs.[97] In May 2017, the NSW Parliament passed legislation to remove parliamentary pensions from former politicians convicted of serious criminal offences.[98] As of July 2020[update], the NSW Government was trying to recover approximately A$7.9 million from Obeid and three of his sons for their failed lawsuits against the ICAC and its officers.[96]
Awards and honours
In 1984 Obeid was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to ethnic welfare;[99] which was cancelled by the Governor-General in 2014.[100][101][102]
As a state minister and Member of the Legislative Council, Obeid was entitled to use the
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Further reading
- McClymont, Kate; Besser, Linton (August 2014). He who must be Obeid. North Sydney: ISBN 978-0-85798-436-4.
- Patrick, Aaron; ISBN 978-0-7333-3175-6.
- Botsman, Peter (2013). Sussex Street empire: The real issues behind the saga of Eddie Obeid and Ian MacDonald. Barrengarry, NSW: Peter Botsman.
External links
- "Investigation into the conduct of Ian Macdonald, Edward Obeid Sr, Moses Obeid and others". Fact sheet. Independent Commission Against Corruption. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- "Investigation into the conduct of Moses Obeid, Eric Roozendaal and others". Fact sheet. Independent Commission Against Corruption. 31 July 2013. Archived from the original on 9 August 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
- "Conduct of the Hon Edward Obeid MLC and others concerning Circular Quay retail lease policy". Fact sheet. Independent Commission Against Corruption. 5 June 2014. Archived from the original on 21 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- "Conduct of the Hon Edward Obeid MLC and others in relation to influencing the granting of water licences and the engagement of Direct Health Solutions". Fact sheet. Independent Commission Against Corruption. 5 June 2014. Archived from the original on 21 June 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014.