Catholic Schools NSW boss sacked after appearing at corruption inquiry

Catholic Schools NSW has dismissed chief executive Dallas McInerney, who was a central figure in an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry. ICAC is probing allegations that McInerney may have violated NSW donation laws by utilizing sham invoices to a right-wing Liberal Party faction. During his testimony, McInerney admitted to erasing data from his work phone and iPad, stating, "I knew what I was doing."

CSNSW has terminated McInerney's employment, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to lead the organization. The ICAC investigation focuses on whether CSNSW received unauthorized donations, which were not disclosed, exceeded legal limits, and were used to recruit or renew Liberal Party memberships. McInerney had previously stood down from his position as head of CSNSW following ICAC's inquiry into possible donation irregularities.

The board unanimously decided that McInerney could no longer lead the organization. The ICAC inquiry is taking the allegations very seriously, and CSNSW's board expressed deep concern over the matter.