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Liberal group members received 'kickbacks' from Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hears

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Members of a Liberal group allegedly received 'kickbacks' from a lobbying company's contract with Catholic Schools NSW.
  • Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood testified about the allegations at an Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) hearing.
  • The inquiry is investigating payments linked to the governing body of over 600 schools in New South Wales.

An inquiry has heard allegations that members of a conservative Christian Liberal group received "kickbacks" from consultancy payments. These payments were reportedly made by the governing body for more than 600 schools in New South Wales to a lobbying company.

Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood provided evidence on Wednesday during the third day of his testimony at the Independent Commission Against Corruption's (Icac) Operation Rosny. He detailed the alleged financial arrangements linked to the contract between the lobbying firm and Catholic Schools NSW.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption is examining the circumstances surrounding these payments. The allegations suggest a potential misuse of funds or improper influence related to the contract awarded by the influential Catholic education body in New South Wales. Further details are expected to emerge as the Icac hearing continues.

Members of a conservative Christian Liberal group received a โ€œkickbackโ€ from consultancy payments made by the governing body for more than 600 schools in New South Wales

โ€” Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac)Allegations presented during the Icac hearing regarding payments linked to Catholic Schools NSW.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.