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Uni's HR chief tells ICAC she was 'shocked' by promotion proposal

ABC Australia · Jun 30, 2026, 7:46 AM

Key takeaways

  • Alison Bourke and Tanya Diesel gave evidence at the ICAC inquiry examining governance, recruitment and consultancy arrangements at the University of Wollongong.
  • The ICAC inquiry is investigating allegations about biased recruitment and conflicts of interest at the University of Wollongong.
  • Today it heard Chancellor Michael Still opposed advertising a proposed executive role for Alyssa White, with a senior HR executive saying she was "shocked" by the proposal.

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Alison Bourke and Tanya Diesel gave evidence at the ICAC inquiry examining governance, recruitment and consultancy arrangements at the University of Wollongong. (ABC Illawarra: Sarah Moss)

The ICAC inquiry is investigating allegations about biased recruitment and conflicts of interest at the University of Wollongong.

Today it heard Chancellor Michael Still opposed advertising a proposed executive role for Alyssa White, with a senior HR executive saying she was "shocked" by the proposal.

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