Leader of Australia’s most populous state resigns as corruption watchdog launches investigation
Saheli Roy Choudhury
CNBC
KEY POINTS
- The leader of New South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, announced her resignation on Friday after the state’s corruption watchdog said it was investigating her.
- She said her resignation will take effect as soon as the state’s Liberal party can elect a new leader.
- The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption said it was investigating whether some of Berejiklian’s actions between 2012 and 2018 may have breached public trust.
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