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NSW Corruption Watchdog Begins University Governance Probe
The watchdog will examine alleged recruitment interference, contract awards and conflicts of interest after earlier governance criticism and staff complaints.
- On Monday, the Independent Commission Against Corruption began a three-week inquiry into the University of Wollongong in Sydney, examining allegations of governance failures and improper hiring practices at the institution.
- The investigation, titled Operation Scandi, examines whether UOW staff intentionally subverted recruitment processes and improperly awarded consulting contracts while failing to manage conflicts of interest involving leadership.
- Counsel Emma Bathurst alleged that chief governance officer Alyssa White "was the driver of the recruitment" of associates into UOW roles, while chancellor Michael Still faced claims regarding a $2 million discretionary fund used for consulting work.
- White resigned from her UOW position on Saturday, June 20, while Still stood down on June 5 pending the inquiry's completion, following allegations involving former interim vice-chancellor John Dewar and consultancy firm KordaMentha.
- This inquiry follows a parliamentary probe earlier this year that scrutinized UOW governance, particularly regarding commercial activities in Saudi Arabia and a $169 million student accommodation exit fee that strained finances.
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