Published • loading... • Updated
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney sacked after fronting anti-corruption commission
Investigators allege up to $265,000 in schools funding was diverted through sham invoices, and McInerney is accused of wiping devices while under oath.
- On Friday morning, Catholic Schools NSW terminated Chief Executive Dallas McInerney following his testimony at the Independent Commission Against Corruption, with the CSNSW Board stating it lost confidence in his ability to "lead the organisation into the future."
- Investigators allege McInerney diverted up to $265,000 in school funding to the NSW Reformers, a conservative Liberal Party sub-faction, through sham invoices issued by Beckington and JPG Advisory.
- During his third day of evidence on Monday, McInerney admitted to performing a factory reset on his work devices, which Counsel Assisting Peggy Dwyer SC labeled a "transparent attempt" to destroy evidence.
- The CSNSW Board stated there was "no suggestion that CSNSW is responsible for the alleged conduct," distancing the organisation that oversees almost 600 Catholic schools from the inquiry.
- McInerney has repeatedly denied knowledge of the scheme, while Archbishop Anthony Fisher and the Catholic Church previously formed CSNSW in 2016 to ensure a more "appropriate, efficient and transparent" administration.
Insights by Ground AI
7 Articles
7 Articles
Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Catholic Schools NSW sacks Dallas McInerney after damaging appearance before ICAC
The Liberal Party powerbroker, who has led the organisation for nearly a decade, was informed of the decision on Friday morning.
·North Sydney, Australia
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources7
Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
