Michael Palassis
Michael Palassis is the chief executive director of Paxon Group, a consultancy firm that has been involved in providing services to the NSW school infrastructure unit. He has previously worked alongside Anthony Manning at Health Infrastructure, and his connections to Manning have come under scrutiny in an inquiry examining potential conflicts of interest related to the awarding of lucrative contracts to Paxon and PwC. The inquiry suggests that Palassis played a significant role in the recommendations and hiring processes that led to Manning's appointment as chief executive of School Infrastructure NSW.
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Michael Palassis gave evidence to the ICAC regarding his relationship with Anthony Manning.
Anthony Manning admits he should have disclosed relationship
Australia· 2025-06-16
Manning referred to Michael Palassis as a work colleague who assisted him before his appointment.
Ex-chief executive defends hiring contractor on $1920 a day without job descriptionAustralia· 2025-06-13
Michael Palassis' company made $4.45 million from School Infrastructure contracts during Manning's time.
Anthony Manning admits he should have disclosed conflictsAustralia· 2025-06-12
Palassis was in contact with Manning and provided evidence during the inquiry.
Unravelling network of consultants and 1400 contingent workersAustralia· 2025-06-05
Michael Palassis is the chief executive director of Paxon Group and has worked with Manning at Health Infrastructure NSW.
Investigator would have a ‘field day’ with schools unit, inquiry hearsAustralia· 2025-05-22
Michael Palassis is the chief executive director of Paxon, who previously worked with Manning.
Schools boss Anthony Manning steered contracts to PwC partner who suggested him for top job, ICAC hearsAustralia· 2025-05-12