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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.
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Catholic Schools boss wiped devices ahead of grilling

The head of Catholic Schools NSW wiped his telephone before maintaining his innocence for a third day of...

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Catholic Schools boss to front ICAC probe for third day

An education boss will face a third day of questioning as an inquiry into allegedly funnelled donations linked to a faction of the NSW Liberals continues.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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