A major scandal is unfolding in New South Wales as an inquiry investigates whether Catholic Schools NSW diverted $165,000 in public funds meant for schools to support political allies—aimed at bolstering conservative influence amid fears Christian values are eroding. With nearly $4 billion in taxpayer money annually flowing to Catholic schools, the controversy centers on accountability: while government schools must remain neutral, religious institutions are permitted to lobby—raising alarms when public funds are misused and staff allegedly spent work hours on political agendas. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is probing whether leadership failed in its duty to safeguard public resources meant for education.
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