South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) has confirmed he is investigating allegations of improper conduct by the vice-chancellor of the University of Adelaide.
Key points:
- University of Adelaide vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen took a leave of absence on Tuesday
- Commissioner Bruce Lander is investigating alleged improper conduct
- It comes after chancellor Kevin Scarce resigned on Monday
The investigation relates to potential misconduct or maladministration, not corruption.
Vice-chancellor Professor Peter Rathjen took special leave earlier this week, hours after the university’s chancellor, Kevin Scarce, resigned.
The university had refused to comment on the reasons for the departures of its key figureheads.
In a rare move for the highly secretive ICAC, Commissioner Bruce Lander today issued a statement confirming an investigation into Professor Rathjen’s c