Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance at Icac inquiry into alleged Liberal party corruption
Dallas McInerney, the CEO of Catholic Schools NSW, has been fired following his testimony at an ICAC inquiry into alleged corruption within the Liberal Party. The inquiry is investigating whether he facilitated illegal political donations disguised as consultancy fees.
Why it matters
This case underscores potential systemic corruption in political funding and the accountability of high-level executives in public-facing institutions.
Dallas McInerney has insisted payments were for genuine consulting work and denied he attempted to wipe critical evidence. Photograph: ICAC Dallas McInerney has insisted payments were for genuine consulting work and denied he attempted to wipe critical evidence. Photograph: ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearance at Icac inquiry into alleged Liberal party corruption Watchdog investigating whether Dallas McInerney arranged illegal political donations from schools to lobbying companies controlled by the Reformers
The article reports on the firing and the allegations neutrally, citing both the commission's investigation and the subject's denials.
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