Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations
The New South Wales corruption watchdog (ICAC) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW funneled taxpayer-funded money into illegal political donations for the Liberal party. Experts are calling for stricter oversight to ensure public education funds are not used for political branch stacking.
Why it matters
The case raises significant concerns regarding the misuse of public funds and the integrity of political financing in the Australian education sector.
Icac is investigating donations made by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP Icac is investigating donations made by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP Australian education Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert says
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Prefer the Guardian on Google An education funding expert says alleged donations by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party, under investigation by the state corruption watchdog, show governments need to check taxpayer funding was “being spent according to its purposes” and not funnelled into political donations.
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