Karen Pensabene
AustraliapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Karen Pensabene is a local politician and Labor councillor representing Strathfield Council. Recently, she has been vocal in advocating for reduced costs associated with the council's trips to its sister city in South Korea, arguing that the delegation size has led to unnecessary expenses at a time when residents are facing rising council rates and a cost-of-living crisis.
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Karen Pensabene is being investigated for her conduct towards a fellow councillor.
Christian Ellis, Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood had deal with Jean Nassif for $2 million payment, commission hearsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Karen Pensabene is a colleague of Sharangan Maheswaran alleged to have engaged in misconduct.
Sydney Catholic Broken Bay diocese distances itself from education body ahead of corruption inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-25
Karen Pensabene is a colleague of Sharangan Maheswaran, also alleged to have engaged in misconduct.
NSW Police investigate source of dirt sheet linking ALP figures to ICAC inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-14
Maheswaran, along with his Labor colleague Strathfield councillor Karen Pensabene, face allegations of trying to blackmail Blackmore.
ICAC target Sharangan Maheswaran launches legal action against political enemy Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-10
Karen Pensabene is a Labor councillor who was present during the meeting where Maheswaran allegedly threatened Blackmore.
ICAC’s Operation Rosny to examine Sharangan Maheswaran’s alleged threats to Strathfield mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-08
Karen Pensabene is a Strathfield councillor involved in the ICAC inquiry.
The ICAC inquiry that will rock SydneyAustralia· 2026-07-03
Karen Pensabene is a Labor councillor alleged to have engaged in misconduct during the inquiry.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney stands aside over illegal donation allegationsAustralia· 2026-07-02
Karen Pensabene is a Strathfield councillor under investigation by the ICAC.
How the investigation into Jean Nassif threatens NSW Liberal Party’s election hopesAustralia· 2026-07-01Karen Pensabene is a Strathfield Labor councillor also alleged to have engaged in misconduct.
The Liberal Party powerbroker who dragged Catholic schools into corruption inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-01
Karen Pensabene is a former Strathfield Citizen of the Year and a councillor involved in the ICAC investigation.
What we know so far about the investigation into Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-07-01
Karen Pensabene is a Strathfield Labor councillor also alleged to have engaged in misconduct.
Inquiry confirmed into Liberal Party, councils and Catholic schoolsAustralia· 2026-07-01Karen Pensabene expressed concerns about the rising costs of the council's trip to Korea.
Strathfield Council to reduce cost of $70,000 Korea tripAustralia· 2025-03-24
