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Catholic Schools boss to front ICAC probe for third day
McInerney admitted factional involvement but denied Catholic Schools NSW money was used to support Liberal Reformers or his political ambitions.
On Wednesday, Catholic Schools NSW chief Dallas McInerney concluded a three-day Independent Commission Against Corruptions grilling, revealing he factory reset his phone and iPad over the weekend.
Allegations that McInerney funneled money to the Reformers faction dominated the inquiry, with counsel Peggy Dwyer labeling the Beckington and JPG Advisory arrangements a "bogus consultancy."
Messages revealed McInerney created a "Four Corners Ready" WhatsApp group to coordinate responses and protect Dominic Perrottet, while texts with Christian Ellis showed him labeling federal MP Melissa McIntosh "dumb as dogshit."
Admitting he is "not likely" returning to Catholic Schools NSW, McInerney defended the device wipe as security best practice, though Dwyer suggested he acted to conceal evidence.
Though released from the inquiry, McInerney remains bound by his summons and maintained he has "only been forthcoming with my co-operation for this commission.