NEWS.com.au | Ex-premier probed Macdonald over Obeid exploration lease The Australian FORMER NSW premier Nathan Rees launched a secret inquiry into the actions of his then primary industries minister Ian Macdonald over a coal exploration lease on land owned by ALP powerbroker Eddie Obeid that delivered him a $30 million windfall profit ... Ian Macdonald to answer more questions Former resources minister Ian Macdonald enjoys giving evidence to ... Do I look like I'm guilty? Angry Ian Macdonal denies everything at ICAC |