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The following details about the current case are so far in the public domain

Latest (more updates in chronological order on this page below):

Why is the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) publishing misinformation although the facts are in the public domain
and its editors have been informed?

The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) is distributing misinformation although the facts are in the public domain and its editors have been informed

The corrections are here

9News are publishing misinformation although the facts are in the public domain and its editors have been informed

The corrections are here

PLEASE NOTE that my experience with the current management of the University of Sydney is not unique

Here is the link to Change.org and here is the link to GoFundMe

C H R O N O L O G Y

Original Public Interest Disclosure Prof Graeber University of Sydney – 13 March 2021

False misconduct allegations 2021

I regret to inform you that the University’s internal audit process is not working 27 September 2021

Report to the newly appointed VC Mark Scott about the management problems at the University of Sydney 18 November 2021

Public Vote of no confidence in Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott and Chancellor Belinda Hutchinson of the University of Sydney by Professor Manuel Graeber, 25 February 2022

False misconduct allegations 2022

Testimony to THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL SELECT COMMITTEE, 6 DECEMBER 2022, INQUIRY INTO THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA PROVISIONS ACT 1992 by Professor Hans Zoellner and Professor Manuel Graeber

Second Public Interest Disclosure Prof Graeber University of Sydney – 17 January 2023

Third Public Interest Disclosure Prof Graeber University of Sydney – 13 February 2023

Audit results contradicted by the evidence 25 May 2023

False misconduct allegations 26 May 2023

Letter to Professor Joanne Wright regarding corrupt management conduct 29 May 2023

Letter to VC Mark Scott 04 June 23

Letter to the Fellows of Senate of the University of Sydney – No reply 15 June 2023

The Review Committee held on 17 October 2023 was a farce

Sydney Uni professors accuse management of retaliating against whistleblower, The Australian, 18 October 2023

Public statement of USAP Council in response to the suspension of our President, Professor Manuel Graeber, Website of the Australian Association of University Professors (AAUP), 20 October 2023

Public statement of USAP Council in response to the suspension of our President, Professor Manuel Graeber, Website of Public Universities Australia (PUA), 20 October 2023

Sacked professor plans defence union for whistleblower academics Brain researcher’s clash with University of SydnhdAr6l8^WsJVJuFg3Cey administration follows exit from Imperial in earlier whistleblower row, Times Higher Education, 8 November 2023

Sacked Sydney Uni professor vows to fight ‘managerial abuse’, The Australian, 8 November 2023

A senior University of Sydney professor who was sacked last Friday has vowed to fight back and says he will set up an academic defence union to defend whistleblowers. Campusreview, 8 November 2023

USyd professor terminated for whistleblowing Following the submission of two public interest disclosures in 2021 and earlier this year, Graeber has been terminated from his position after weeks of suspension. Honi Soit, 11 November 2023

Public statement of USAP Council in response to the termination of our President, Professor Manuel Graeber, Website of the Australian Association of University Professors (AAUP), 13 November 2023

Public statement of USAP Council in response to the termination of our President, Professor Manuel Graeber, Website of Public Universities Australia (PUA), 13 November 2023

Engagement and trust at Sydney University at rock bottom, The Australian, 14 November 2023

Sydney professors association calls for inquiry into sacking of colleague, The Australian, 14 November 2023

Sydney professors’ association calls for inquiry into sacking of colleague, Campusreview, 15 November 2023

University of New England Professoriate public statement in support of Professor Manuel Graeber, 21 November 2023

Open letter, Public interest concerning the reported termination of Prof Manuel Graeber, 23 November 2023 Open letter in regards to the termination of Professor Manuel Graeber’s employment

‘Serious misconduct’ prompted Sydney whistleblower’s removal. Times Higher Education, 27 November 2023 Comment: This statement by the management of the University of Sydney is full of falsehoods and rejected categorically. This is a management with arguably the lowest trust ratings in university history based on a recent staff survey which should have consequences. We are defending our university. Management is not the university.

Open letter to Vice-Chancellor Mark Scott of Sydney University, 28 November 2023

Reinstate Prof Graeber! Restoring the University of Sydney by Defending Academic Values, 4 December 2023

Statement by the Australian Association of University Professors (AAUP) in support of Professor Manuel Graeber, 6 December 2023

Open letter to the Attorney-General Submission Public Interest Disclosures Act, 17 December 2023

Accepted submission

O’Kane Report: The need for public release, Open letter 1 January 2024, USAP Document for Minister Crakanthorp

17 February 2024

Dear Colleague,

Alexei Navalny quoted this (Burke, in part):
Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little. The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Therefore, let’s fight the corruption at our universities. I have just been made aware of another case outside Sydney. It happens across the country. Universities aligned with academic principles are the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. We must not lose them. Academics need to be put in charge of our universities. Corrupt and psychopathic managers must go.

Best

Manuel

Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni. A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing. Article by Daniella White in the Sydney Morning Herald 17 April 2024

Here are my answers to the questions from the Sydney Morning Herald for the article by Daniella White of 17 April 2024

and here is a List of factual inaccuracies in the article by Daniella White for the Sydney Morning Herald of 17 April 2024

Attn. Ms Julie Lewis, Required correction to the article by Ms Daniella White

University of Sydney professor fights sacking, claims bribery and corruption by Miklos Bolza in 9News 18 April 2024

Here is a list of factual inaccuracies in the article by Miklos Bolza for 9News of 18 April 2024

Attn. Marc Dodd, Required correction to the article by Mr Miklos Bolza

Terminated whistleblower Professor sues the University of Sydney for wrongful dismissal in Honi Soit 23 April 2024

There is a typographical error in the article. 12 January 2024 rather than 14 January 2024. The referral of the current management of the University of Sydney to the Australian Federal Police dates back to 4 May 2023: On 12 January 2024 I have formally asked the NSW Ombudsman to refer the current management of the University of Sydney to the Australian Federal Police copying other affected witnesses in after I had not heard back regarding my original request made to politicians on 4 May 2023. The case number is R/2023/12 Previous reference: C/2022/11889.

These proceedings are ongoing and if you want to support our fight for justice you can donate via GoFundMe. We are working towards the establishment of an Academic Defense Union (ADU) in Australia as there is no such support for academics at present.