PoliticsIcac inquiry raises questions over taxpayer funds and alleged illegal political donations

An education funding expert says alleged donations by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party demonstrate the need for governments to ensure public money is used only for approved purposes. The state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating the claims. The allegations concern political donations that were allegedly not declared and exceeded applicable donation caps. The inquiry has raised concerns that taxpayer-funded education money may have been channelled into political donations.

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