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A five-year probe into a Campbell Primary School upgrade contract in the ACT has uncovered serious corruption, implicating two senior officials who allegedly rigged the process to favor the CFMEU, inflating costs and sidelining a rival firm. Former chief of staff Josh Ceramidas is accused of acting in his own interest, lying to investigators, and shielding his actions from his boss, Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry—though Berry herself was cleared. Another official, “John Green,” was exonerated and labeled a whistleblower for exposing the misconduct. The Integrity Commission found three officials violated procurement rules, benefiting CFMEU and Lendlease at taxpayer expense, while Lendlease was cleared of wrongdoing. The case, dubbed Operation Kingfisher, underscores the need to protect whistleblowers and hold power accountable.

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