Former state Liberal MP for Newcastle, Tim Owen has been forced to repay tens of thousands of dollars in the wake of the 2011 illegal donations scandal.
An electoral commission investigation found Mr Owen received nine unlawful donations, which he failed to declare.
He was last sent a letter of demand in August last year after the findings from an ICAC investigation were handed down and has now paid back $50,000 in donations on a "without admission" basis.
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