An investigation into allegations relating to the appointment of a school principal
- Report length
- 178 pages
Summary
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The Crime and Corruption Commission investigated an allegation of political interference in the selection of a principal for a new state school.
The CCC concluded that senior public servants had undermined the selection process through flawed decisions, false information and an attempt to destroy a record.
The CCC found no prima facie case of a criminal offence or dishonest or corrupt intent by the then Deputy Premier, while identifying a corruption risk in her involvement.
The CCC referred the investigation to the Public Service Commission for consideration of disciplinary action.
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
There is no prima facie case that the Deputy Premier has committed a criminal offence or that she was motivated by any dishonest or corrupt intent.
- Conclusion
The failure to keep records fell well below the standards expected of senior public servants.
Findings and recommendations
Allegations are not findings. A commission's finding or opinion of corrupt conduct or misconduct is not a finding that a person is guilty of a criminal offence, and the commissions say so in their reports.
No findings or recommendations are reproduced in this record. This does not establish that the report contains none.
Published responses
No published response was found.
Coverage
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- The 1989 Fitzgerald Inquiry report, which the CCC hosts, is a commission of inquiry report and is not included here.