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'Complexity thinker' claims vindication after winning millions from CIT over contract

Integrity commission found 'corrupt conduct' in awarding him contract.

The Canberra Times

What we learned after 'systems thinker' spoke for first time on CIT contract

The man at the centre of the saga spoke in court this week.

The Canberra Times

CIT consultant 'pushed for more to be paid sooner rather than later'

'Top-heavy' contract to mitigate risk, lawyer says.

The Canberra Times

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'Relatively humble person': complexity thinker takes witness box in CIT case

Patrick Hollingworth's company is suing the institute for $3.4 million.

The Canberra Times

How the ACT govt is trying to get back millions caught up in CIT controversy

Disgraced CEO paid more than $700k, and millions spent on contracts.

The Canberra Times

CIT and 'systems thinker' in court for mediation talks on $5m contract

His company is seeking damages following the contract's suspension.

The Canberra Times

A 'thinker's' journey from one CIT contract molehill to consulting mountain

How one speaking gig turned into more than $8.5 million.

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Who is Patrick Hollingworth?

What we know about the self-described 'systems thinker'.

The Canberra Times

'Profound breach of trust': CIT seeks legal advice to recover costs

Institute board chair says she feels vindicated by corruption findings.

The Canberra Times

Watchdog finds former CIT CEO engaged in 'serious corrupt conduct'

The ACT Integrity Commission has released its first report.

The Canberra Times

'Procedural fairness' delaying watchdog's findings on CIT's $8.7m contracts

The report was first given to 35 people nearly six months ago.

The Canberra Times

The CIT board chair believes paying two people more than $370k for one job is 'a price worth paying'

A resolution is needed at this crucial time.

The Canberra Times

CIT concerned at length of integrity investigation while paying two CEOs

It's the cost of 'natural justice', the CIT board chair has said.

The Canberra Times

'Systems thinker' sues CIT for $3.4m in 'loss and damage'

He is alleging the institute breached a $5 million contract multiple times.

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Integrity commission examining more than a million CIT contracts documents

The commissioner also said public hearings were looking "increasingly likely".

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CIT CEO Leanne Cover temporarily steps aside as ACT Integrity Commission announces investigation into consultancy contracts

The chief executive of the Canberra Institute of Technology agrees to take leave until an investigation into the latest in a series of controversial consultancy contracts is completed.

The Canberra Times

CIT did not follow procurement board advice in $4.99 million contract

Documents released by the government also appeared to show CIT wanted to award the contract without an open tender process.

The Canberra Times

How CIT came to award more than $8.5m of contracts to a 'complexity and systems thinker'

The awarding of millions in contracts from CIT to a self-described "complexity and systems thinker" has set off a storm at the institute, which has made its way to the ACT Assembly.

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Canberra Institute of Technology suspends lucrative consultancy contract after multiple warnings from officials

The CIT ignored procurement officials' concerns about its vaguely worded contracts for strategic advice, new documents show.

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CIT teacher calls for CEO Leanne Cover to 'stand aside' while review into lucrative consultancy contract is underway

A long-time teacher at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) writes to the ACT government and opposition expressing "deep concern" about a number of controversial consultancy contracts.

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CIT commissions internal review into $5m consultancy contract as ACT government remains 'largely unsatisfied' with response

The CIT board says it will commission an independent audit of the latest in a series of controversial contracts issued to two consultancy firms, both owned by mountaineer and "complexity and systems thinker" Patrick Hollingworth.

The Canberra Times

CIT board cannot provide assurance that $4.99m contract is value for money

The ACT government is not satisfied with the response from the board.

The Canberra Times

Steel to face no-confidence vote over CIT consulting contracts

Opposition Leader Elizabeth Lee will move a no-confidence motion against Skills Minister Chris Steel over the handling of contracts awarded to a "complexity and systems thinker".

The Canberra Times

Minister not sure what CIT's $4.99m 'systems thinker' contract provides

Mr Steel has questioned whether the contracts were good value for money.

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'Serious questions' over use of taxpayer money as CIT awards nearly $8.5m in contracts to two consultancy companies

The Canberra Liberals are questioning why contracts worth millions of dollars were awarded to consultancy firms run by one man.

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