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Australia news live: Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney sacked after Icac appearance; Brethren church denies paying far-right activists

The Guardian Australia - Australia News · 21 August 2026 at 11:53 am

Australia news live: Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney sacked after Icac appearance; Brethren church denies paying far-right activists

Schools’ governing body says there is a loss of confidence in McInerney’s ability to lead the organisation.

Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woman behind allegation of sexual assault linked to Sydney Swans reportedly says she wants ‘justice’ The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted in a Melbourne hotel told the Herald Sun “all I care about is justice”.

I don’t want money.

All I care about is justice.

I’m going to stand up for what is right.

And I’m never going to let this happen to anyone else.

Justice will be served.

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Australia news live: Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney sacked after Icac appearance; Brethren church denies paying far-right activists

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