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ACT School Contract Corruption Probe | Australia News
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A major corruption probe in the ACT has uncovered a shady $multi-million school upgrade contract where officials allegedly rigged the process to favor a union-backed firm. The Integrity Commission found former Education Minister’s chief of staff and directorate head created a backdoor to prioritize the Construction Forestry and Maritime Employees Union’s interests, despite a cheaper, better bid from Manteena. Testimony under a pseudonym claimed union dissatisfaction led to the decision, but the minister denies knowing the full details. The union denies any behind-the-scenes influence, and the minister’s office is set to respond today — watch this space.
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