MEDIA ALERT
17 November, 2009
BOOK SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON CORRUPTION SCANDAL
Who
“Rod, there are some people from ICAC here to see you.”
There was no way of telling at the time, but those words heralded the
unfolding of a sex and corruption scandal that would see the regional
Australian city of Wollongong propelled into international headlines for all
the wrong reasons.
‘Named and Shamed’ is the story of the NSW Independent Commission
Against Corruption investigation that led to sensational claims of sex for
approval of development applications, extortion by conmen, and political
corruption that licked at the heels of state government. It is a Wollongong
story but also a tale that could be set anywhere in Australia.
It’s told through the eyes of Rod Oxley, former CEO of Wollongong City
Council, who gives his account of the ICAC investigation and findings, and
the impact the scandal has had on him personally and on Wollongong as a
whole.
Having been ‘named and shamed’ in the inquiry yet not recommended for
prosecution, Oxley has a chilling message for anyone in a senior public
role: this could happen to you.
Oxley describes the ICAC’s raid on Wollongong City Council headquarters,
the unfolding of sensational allegations that threatened the future of the
Iemma state government, and the personal toll of the inquiry and its
aftermath.
What
Named and Shamed – Rod Oxley’s inside story of the Wollongong
corruption scandal is written by former Wollongong journalist Neryl East
and is released on 1 December through Jane Curry Publishing.
When
Rod is available for interview up to and including the week of the book's
release. Please note that stories are embargoed until 1 December.
Where
Interviews can be conducted via phone or face to face by pre-
arrangement.
To arrange an interview, please contact:
Vicki Tiegs
Waples Marketing Group
02 – 4221 1300 or 0419 294 494
vicki@waples.com.au
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