00:00Applied complexity science. It doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but Patrick Hollingworth
00:08told the court he stands by his claims he's a world leader in the field. He'd been working
00:14with the CIT for some years, until eyebrows were raised over a $5 million contract in
00:202022. Then-Skills Minister Chris Steele began asking questions, including seeking an explanation
00:28of Thinkgarden's jargon. The ABC also revealed the company had received more than $8 million
00:35in contracts since 2018. The board set up a review, and the CIT chief executive, Leanne
00:42Cover, stepped aside, later resigning, just as the ACT's Integrity Commission released
00:49a damning report finding her guilty of corrupt conduct for failing to consult the board about
00:55the contracts, and deliberately concealing details. The Commission made no findings
01:01against Mr Hollingworth, who's now trying to get his money. Today he was quizzed by
01:06lawyers for the CIT about his tender for the job, including claims he was a global expert.
01:13Mr Hollingworth said that was true at the time, adding,
01:17We were encouraged by the CIT executive to talk ourselves up a bit. I'm a relatively
01:23humble person. We were encouraged to project ourselves like that.
01:28The case is quite simple. Patrick Hollingworth is claiming a breach of contract, saying more
01:33than $3 million is still owing. The CIT says there's been no breach, because the termination
01:41was within the contract. The case will continue tomorrow.
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