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University of New England – allegations concerning former chancellor (Operation Verdi)

The ICAC investigated allegations including that John Cassidy, the former chancellor of the University of New England (UNE), provided confidential and/or sensitive information, that he acquired in the course of his official functions as chancellor in connection with the sale of the Services UNE Limited-owned Tattersalls Hotel, to his business associate, Darrell Hendry, or otherwise made use of the information, for the benefit of himself and Mr Hendry.

In its report on the investigation, made public on 30 October 2014, the ICAC finds that former UNE chancellor John Cassidy engaged in corrupt conduct.

	Investigation reports
	Investigation into the conduct of John Cassidy, then chancellor of the UNE, in relation to the sale of the Tattersalls hotel (Op Verdi) (30 Oct 2014)	View full report
	Findings of corrupt conduct
	Findings of corrupt conduct	View findings
	Recommendations for prosecutions
	Recommendations for prosecutions	View recommendations
	Recommendations for disciplinary action
	Recommendations for disciplinary action	View recommendations
	Recommendations for corruption prevention
	Recommendations for corruption prevention	View recommendations
	Transcripts
	View all transcripts associated with this investigation. The Commission makes every effort to post the daily transcripts of its public inquiries on its website by 8:00 pm each day when possible. If the Commission sits later than 4:00 pm, the daily transcripts, particularly the afternoon session, may not be available until the next working day.	View transcripts
	Public Notices, Media Releases and Fact Sheets
	Investigation into the conduct of John Cassidy, the chancellor of the University of New England, in relation to the sale of the Tattersalls Hotel	View fact sheet
	ICAC finds former chancellor University of New England corrupt	View media release
	Operation Verdi report into allegations concerning the former UNE chancellor to be furnished 30 October 2014	View media release
	MEDIA ALERT: ICAC public inquiry into allegations concerning former UNE chancellor starts Monday	View media release
	Public inquiry	View public notice
	ICAC public inquiry into allegations concerning former UNE chancellor	View media release
	Witness Lists
	Witness List
	Exhibits
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