The lobbyist, the sealed envelope and the mystery ‘wire me up’ text

September 10, 2026 — 5:00am

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Dotted around the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Elizabeth Street headquarters (even in the bathrooms) are framed signs which state: “Feeling anxious or stressed from being interviewed at the commission? Our witness liaison officer is here to help you.”

If lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood was nervous about his fifth day of evidence at the watchdog’s Operation Rosny inquiry, he certainly wasn’t showing it. With the finish line in sight, Greenwood looked remarkably calm on Wednesday morning as counsel assisting Dr Peggy Dwyer, SC, continued her forensic examination of his involvement in an alleged multimillion-dollar bribe by disgraced property developer Jean Nassif.

By now, Greenwood’s technique for getting through the encounter was well established, with a seemingly never-ending volley of “I can’t recall” or “I don’t know”. The routine may help explain why he appeared so relaxed this week compared to his debut appearance last month, when he was wound up tighter than a spring. Even tricky questions about a $148,500 cheque which landed in the........

© The Sydney Morning Herald