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“Didn't get everything right”: Former ANU boss knew about bullying, just not the extent

The review found a lack of integrity, bias, nepotism and abuse in the college's hiring and promotion processes

Erin MorleyJune 2, 2025Last Updated: June 2, 2025
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Professor Brian Schmidt addresses the National Press Club. Picture: Martin Ollman

The former vice-chancellor of the Australian National University said he acted on every single instance of bullying, harassment, sexism and racism he knew about in the university’s medical college, but didn’t go far enough.

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