Pork barrelling – common practice or corrupt? On 3 June 2022, the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) held a forum examining the legality and ethics of pork barrelling in politics. Hosted by ICAC Chief Commissioner Peter Hall QC, the forum discussed whether pork barrelling could be deemed corrupt conduct under provisions of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 (NSW) and the constraints (if any) on Ministerial discretionary powers in relation to grant funding.
