Martin Berry
Martin Berry is a consulting professional known for his role in facilitating engagements with School Infrastructure NSW, where he was involved in multiple contracts valued at over $3 million between 2018 and 2022. His close relationship with former chief executive Anthony Manning, including social interactions and sponsorships, has come under scrutiny during investigations by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
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Martin Berry, a contractor and friend of Manning, told the inquiry the school was an 'urgent piece of work' because 'it was an election commitment'.
Westmead school project axed despite $20m already spent
Australia· 2025-07-12
Martin Berry was a long-time friend of Anthony Manning who was awarded a contract without proper documentation.
Anthony Manning admits he should have disclosed relationshipAustralia· 2025-06-16
Martin Berry had contracts worth $500,000 extended outside procurement rules.
Ex-chief executive defends hiring contractor on $1920 a day without job descriptionAustralia· 2025-06-13
Manning conceded he was probably friends with Martin Berry, the Heathwest director.
Anthony Manning admits he should have disclosed conflictsAustralia· 2025-06-12
Martin Berry, the director of Heathwest Advisory, has had three appearances as a witness at the ICAC’s public hearings.
Former head of School Infrastructure NSW quizzed on ethical, conflict of interest obligationsAustralia· 2025-06-12Martin Berry had a close personal and professional relationship with Anthony Manning.
ICAC NSW school infrastructure inquiry reveals Anthony Manning’s behaviour rang alarm bells for yearsAustralia· 2025-06-06
Berry had asked Manning to be a referee for his application to the prequalification panel.
Boss Anthony Manning asked staff to ‘chase’ friend Martin Berry over tender schemeAustralia· 2025-06-06
Martin Berry was another building unit contractor who attended Manning's birthday dinner.
ICAC grills school unit’s $2800-a-day executiveAustralia· 2025-06-02
Martin Berry solely owned Heathwest Advisory, which received a significant contract.
Schools boss paid friend $100,000 for two months’ work, ICAC hearsAustralia· 2025-05-28
The sole director of Heathwest is Martin Berry.
Top school infrastructure adviser was paid almost $2000 a day, ICAC toldAustralia· 2025-05-26
Martin Berry sponsored Anthony Manning to work in the Sydney office of consulting firm Turner & Townsend in 2006.
Schools Infrastructure NSW former chief executive Anthony ManningAustralia· 2025-05-05