The former politician was alleged to have favoured the interest of Doyles Creek Mining, chaired by Maitland, over the interests of the state when he granted a Hunter Valley mining licence in 2008 without a competitive tender.
Ian Macdonald's wife was "overwhelmed" and visibly emotional after the former NSW minister had his conviction for misconduct in public office quashed and was granted bail.
Outside court Anita Gylseth told reporters she was "overwhelmed" and looked forward to seeing her husband.
Under his bail, he'll have to reside in the Blue Mountains, report to police once a week, not approach any points of international departure or contact prosecution witnesses except through his lawyer.
Anita Gylseth, wife of former NSW minister Ian Macdonald leaves the Court of Criminal Appeal after Macdonald had his conviction quashed and will face retrial for misconduct in public office. Jeremy Piper
Maitland, now 72, who was also granted bail, will reside in Sydney's eastern suburbs but otherwise faces similar conditions.
Their matters will next be in court on Friday.
AAP
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