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.
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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 | |
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Findings of corrupt conduct | |
Findings of corrupt conduct | View findings | |
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Recommendations for prosecutions | |
Recommendations for prosecutions | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for disciplinary action | |
Recommendations for disciplinary action | View recommendations | |
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Recommendations for corruption prevention | |
Recommendations for corruption prevention | View recommendations | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Witness Lists | |
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Exhibits | |
Exhibit V1
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