Paul Bernard Gibson (born 19 January 1944 in Young, New South Wales), is an Australian former politician and former rugby league footballer.
[5] ICAC Assistant Commissioner, Jeremy Badgery-Parker, QC in summing up his findings said that: "I find myself utterly unable to have any confidence whatsoever in the truth or reliability of anything said by Gibson when it conflicts with the evidence of any other witness, other than Bayeh," when commenting on Gibson's testimony, political judgement and credibility.
By the time he was finally cleared, the Labor Party had already chosen Allan Shearan to replace him, and Blacktown was the only west Sydney electorate where preselection hadn't been completed.
[9] However, immediate conflict arose due to an existing hostile relationship with the Member for the Blue Mountains Phil Koperberg.
[13][14] Iemma referred the matter to the NSW Police for investigation and decided to not proceed with Gibson's appointment to the Ministry and Cabinet.
[6] In December 2008, Gibson vowed to support a proposal by Rev Fred Nile, a conservative member of the Legislative Council, to ban topless bathing by women on New South Wales beaches.
[17][18] In June 2010, it was reported that Gibson was the victim of an alleged assault at McDonald's restaurant car park in Thornleigh.
Just hours after Gibson's decision was made public, Transport Minister John Robertson announced that he would be seeking endorsement for the normally safe Labor seat.