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Icac inquiry raises questions over whether taxpayer funds were used in alleged illegal political donations

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made undeclared and excessive political donations to the Liberal party. An education funding expert warns that this raises concerns about whether taxpayer money was improperly used for political donations, emphasizing the need for oversight to ensure public funds are spent for their intended purposes.

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Why it matters

Alleged donations in amounts not declared and exceeding caps.

Evidence

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made political donations to the Liberal party.

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made political donations to the Liberal party.

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  • Alleged donations in amounts not declared and exceeding caps.
  • Icac inquiry into potential illegal conduct.

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<p>Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert says</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/15/australia-news-live-ceo-pay-anthony-albanese-palestine-gaza-ai-artificial-intelligence-datacentres-copyright-royal-commission-antisemitism-labor-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia…

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Claims

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations that Catholic Schools NSW made political donations to the Liberal party.

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  • expert_gatekeeping: An education funding expert says,only one expert quoted
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