A former Catholic Schools NSW boss is being questioned by the NSW corruption watchdog, ICAC, over messages relating to federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and a donation request.
The West Australian reports that the inquiry hears the executive planned to seek “financial support” and describes a proposed payment of $10,000, framed as a “shakedown.” ABC Australia says the former schools chief confirms he sought support from Taylor, but denies the request was intended to back a right-wing Liberal factional group that is central to the broader corruption probe.
Both accounts focus on alleged connections between Taylor, a donation effort, and the purpose of the funding. The differing emphasis lies in how the former schools boss characterises his intent—whether the approach was coercive or simply a targeted fundraising request—and how that aligns with claims about factional activity being investigated by ICAC.
