Teachers union demands scrutiny of Catholic school funding amid ICAC inquiry

The Guardian · first seen 14.08.2026

The Independent Education Union in New South Wales is demanding tighter oversight of Catholic school funding after the governing body's chief executive testified at a corruption inquiry regarding payments to a lobbying firm.

The Independent Education Union demanded greater scrutiny of Catholic school funding
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney testified at the NSW Icac inquiry denying sham arrangements with a Liberal group

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The Guardian — Teachers demand more scrutiny of Catholic school funding amid allegations of ‘sham arrangement’ with NSW Liberal group

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