Professor admits wanting university job to benefit his consulting firm
politics
According to an Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing in New South Wales, Professor John Dewar wanted his appointment at the University of Wollongong to benefit his consulting firm, KordaMentha. Dewar acknowledged that such an arrangement could create a perception of conflict of interest, raising questions about how he separated his academic and business roles.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/uow-icac-john-dewa...
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