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NSW MPs Andrew Cornwell, left, and Tim Owen, who have stepped aside from the Liberal party after claims raised by Operation Spicer. Picture: Supplied Supplied
NSW Liberal MPs Andrew Cornwell and Tim Owen have stood down from the party following revelations at the corruption watchdog.
Mr Cornwell will also relinquish the position of government whip.
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"I make no judgment regarding the outcome of Operation Spicer," said NSW Premier Mike Baird in a statement.
"However, it will take time for the allegations to be resolved, and I am not prepared to allow this to become a distraction for the party or the government.
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