Manning
Manning has been implicated in allegations of misconduct within the New South Wales Department of Education, with witnesses describing questionable hiring practices and favoritism, leading to concerns about integrity and governance in the agency.
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Manning said Ahmed Zaoui's release was a surprise to everyone and expressed relief and joy at the news.
Ahmed Zaoui released from Algerian prison after 28 months behind bars
New Zealand· 2026-02-10
Manning made a strong run with possession down the left early in the second half.
Kelleher and O’Brien stand out in narrow defeat – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-12
Manning is under investigation for allegedly directing contracts to friends and associates.
Buck’s party and housewarming came in months before lucrative schools gig
Australia· 2025-06-10
Manning was involved in the asset management review and had a role in engaging Courtman.
Contractor paid $2.4m with no job descriptionAustralia· 2025-06-04
Manning flagged with Maranik that Suthern-Brunt would be available for the role of acting executive director of infrastructure planning.
ICAC grills school unit’s $2800-a-day executiveAustralia· 2025-06-02
Mr Manning was the chief executive – he was very directive and very clear in his direction on how to proceed with matters.
Schools boss paid friend $100,000 for two months’ work, ICAC hearsAustralia· 2025-05-28
Manning was involved in the inquiry regarding the relationship with Jones and the contract tendering process.
Contracts steered to ‘communications fairy godmother’Australia· 2025-05-27
Manning was hired as the first chief executive of School Infrastructure NSW without asking Sangster for a reference.
Schools boss was sacked from former role over ‘isolationist’ style, ICAC toldAustralia· 2025-05-23
Manning disagreed with Barr's assertion regarding governance processes and claimed he did not need CFO approval.
School Infrastructure NSW boss asked staff to lie about asbestos, inquiry hearsAustralia· 2025-05-15
Manning was appointed as the department’s acting chief operating officer and later terminated Patrick’s employment.
Education official sacked without warning, barrister says Manning’s reputation ‘on the line’Australia· 2025-05-14
Manning had left his job as a senior executive of Health Infrastructure NSW when he applied for the position heading up School Infrastructure.
Should have asked more questions before hiring Manning for School Infrastructure, says former bossAustralia· 2025-05-13
Manning was thrilled to see his charge finally get a stakes win he felt had been a long time coming.
Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for ‘deserved’ Rotorua Cup victoryNew Zealand· 2025-05-10
Manning was 'dismissive' to that argument, she said.
Staff told to ‘change’ demographic dataAustralia· 2025-05-08
Manning was given the title of chief executive, and it had its own 'advisory council' designed to act similarly to a board.
26 people earned more than $500,000 a yearAustralia· 2025-05-07
Manning was described by Sasha Holley as 'somewhere on the spectrum between a bully and completely corrupt'.
Education officials raised concerns over attempt at ‘reprisal’ sacking of whistleblowerAustralia· 2025-05-06
