Catholic Schools NSW CEO fired amid ICAC probe into $265,900 in disguised political donations

Catholic Schools NSW sacked CEO Dallas McInerney after ICAC alleged he routed $265,900 in public education funds to Liberal Party-linked lobbying firms disguised as consultancy payments. ICAC's counsel called his factory reset of a work phone and iPad — done weeks after learning of the inquiry — "a transparent attempt to wipe evidence." McInerney denies wrongdoing.