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Fraud trial hears of businesses paid $30k for hiring Chinese nationals

ABC Australia · Jul 1, 2026, 7:26 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Daryl Maguire (right) has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offence.
  • Wagga Wagga business owners have told a NSW District Court that former state MP Daryl Maguire approached them to participate in an alleged fraudulent visa scheme.
  • Mr Maguire has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence over his involvement in the scheme.

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Daryl Maguire (right) has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offence. (ABC News: Marcus Stimson )

Wagga Wagga business owners have told a NSW District Court that former state MP Daryl Maguire approached them to participate in an alleged fraudulent visa scheme.

Mr Maguire has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit an offence over his involvement in the scheme.

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