Premier's department hires external firm to investigate leaked cabinet document

By Sean Nicholls
Updated May 6 2015 - 6:13pm, first published 5:49pm
Premier Mike Baird referred a cabinet paper leak to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
Premier Mike Baird referred a cabinet paper leak to the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
MP Tim Crakanthorp says he found the document in a filing cabinet.  Photo: Eryk Bagshaw
MP Tim Crakanthorp says he found the document in a filing cabinet. Photo: Eryk Bagshaw

Specialist external investigators have been hired by the NSW Premier's department to track down how a confidential cabinet document was leaked, embarrassing the government over its plans for light rail in Newcastle.

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