Michael Costa to front ICAC Ex-NSW MP Michael Costa will give evidence at the ICAC as it continues an inquiry into Eddie Obeid. FORMER NSW MP Michael Costa is set to give evidence at the ICAC on Monday as it continues its inquiry into Eddie Obeid's Sydney harbourfront interests. Last week another former minister, Joe Tripodi, told the corruption watchdog he was "disappointed" Mr Obeid didn't inform him of family interests in two restaurants and a cafe on government-controlled land at Circular Quay. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is inquiring whether Mr Obeid lobbied several state ministers to have the leases renewed without going to tender after their expiration in August 2005. The scheduled appearance of Mr Costa comes as Fairfax media reports Mr Obeid is seeking legal aid to fund his ICAC fees on the basis of public interest. Another former parliamentary colleague of Mr Obeid, Carl Scully, is listed to give evidence on Tuesday, followed by Mr Obeid on Wednesday.