John Dewar
John Dewar, former head of Universities Australia and partner at KordaMentha, was appointed interim vice-chancellor of the University of Wollongong in 2024, a role that is now under investigation for potential conflicts of interest.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 6 | 5.00 | 0.49% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 149,268 | $1,380,000 | 8,078$ |
| Totals | 6 | 25,499,884 | 149,268 | $1,380,000 | 8,078$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
The inquiry is examining how the university managed the conflict of interest involving John Dewar and consulting firm KordaMentha.
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Australia:
John Dewar's appointment is being examined for conflict of interest.
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Australia:
Dewar wanted to work a nine-day fortnight at the university, with one day reserved for unpaid secondary employment at KordaMentha.
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Australia:
John Dewar's appointment as interim vice-chancellor is under scrutiny regarding conflicts of interest.
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Australia:
John Dewar is the interim vice chancellor involved in the inquiry regarding potential conflicts of interest.
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Australia:
John Dewar was courted for a $1 million a year job as the interim vice-chancellor at the University of Wollongong.
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Australia:
John Dewar was appointed as interim vice chancellor and was paid a salary of $1 million per year in that role.
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Australia:
Professor John Dewar was employed as interim vice chancellor while also being a business partner at KordaMentha.
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Australia:
John Dewar is the interim vice chancellor whose employment is under scrutiny for conflict of interest.
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Australia:
Professor John Dewar is the interim vice chancellor whose employment is under scrutiny during the inquiry.
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