8 h. ago ‘I passed them on’: Schools boss was sent documents after he left top job, ICAC hears

A human resources adviser denied deleting numerous text messages that she sent from her work phone to School Infrastructure officials.

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32 h. ago ‘Ignore the letter’: Schools boss intervened over contractor friend’s pay, inquiry told

The ICAC has heard that after questions were raised about a cycling buddy’s $2800-a-day pay, Anthony Manning asked for the document to be withdrawn.

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3 d. ago ‘Communications fairy godmother’ had contract extended three times without tender, ICAC hears

The inquiry also heard Anthony Manning twice accepted tickets to the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix from a School Infrastructure client without declaring them.

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8 d. ago ‘With hindsight, yes’: Former schools boss admits he should have disclosed conflicts, ICAC hears

Anthony Manning appeared in the witness stand for the first time, where the anti-corruption watchdog heard he had referred to public servants as “oxygen thieves”.

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2 w. ago Unravelling top schools unit’s network of consultants and 1400 contingent workers

On Thursday, the ICAC heard evidence from Michael Palassis, head of consulting firm Paxon Group, which was awarded a lucrative contract with School Infrastructure when the agency was first set up.

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3 w. ago Friend of schools boss worked on $600,000 contract before it was approved, ICAC hears

On Friday the ICAC heard from Martin Berry, whose company, Heathwest, earned more than $3 million during Anthony Manning’s time as the state’s school infrastructure boss.

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3 w. ago Schools boss paid friend $100,000 for two months work, ICAC hears

ICAC’s investigation into former School Infrastructure NSW boss Anthony Manning heard he had a “command and control” management style which led to hiring rules being broken.

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