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Fabian Robertson

Opinion //

Post Freyagate, it is the Sydney Morning Herald that comes out looking the worst

When Freya Leach approached the Sydney Morning Herald complaining about her perceived targeting in a criminal law exam, the publication editors and eventual author, Anna Patty, would have licked their lips in delight.

November 14, 2022 Fabian Robertson
Investigation //

VC charged USyd more than $10k for personal Oxford and Cambridge Club membership

Michael Spence shifted his personal membership to the exclusive social Club onto the University’s dime during his tenure as VC, saving himself eight years of fees.

October 25, 2022 Fabian Robertson
Features //

Inside Villawood detention, where guards smuggle drugs and use detainees for sex

“It’s worse than prison – this place is designed to break you.”

October 24, 2022 Fabian Robertson
Perspective //

Students’ guide to dodging the draft

USyd students from around the world recount their experiences of national service.

October 18, 2022 Fabian Robertson
News, USyd Strikes 2022 //

Sixth strike day of year goes ‘harder’ after Provost Jagose’s ‘disgusting’ email

“We don't anticipate the campaign weakening at all, and whatever students can do for staff, we’re there for you a hundred per cent of the way.”

October 14, 2022 Fabian Robertson, Zara Zadro and Christian Holman
Investigation //

USyd forks out $24k a year on Executives’ meals

While Belinda Hutchinson can spend USyd money gorging herself on Southern Rock Lobster and Smoked Confit Pig Jowl at Quay Restaurant, struggling students must avail themselves of the free grocery essentials provided by the SRC and USU’s Foodhub.

October 9, 2022 Fabian Robertson
Investigation //

Business Class flights, 5-star hotels, limousines, and meeting the Chinese Navy

USyd’s jet-setting Executive spends more than $200,000 a year on travel. Additional reporting by Christian Holman.

September 19, 2022 Fabian Robertson
News //

NTEU Elections: Brophy and Dowling elected USyd Vice Presidents, Cahill elected National Secretary

David Brophy has been elected Vice President (Academic Staff) and Jennifer Dowling has been elected Vice President (General Staff) of the USyd National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) Branch.

September 16, 2022 Fabian Robertson and Carmeli Argana
Investigation //

VC splurged thousands of University money on exclusive OxBridge and Australian boys’ clubs

Michael Spence expensed $133,525.46 over two years against the University, including thousands on exclusive all-male social clubs.

August 29, 2022 Fabian Robertson and Christian Holman
Investigation, University //

$520 on a taxi? Documents reveal USyd Executives’ lavish transport spending

Belinda Hutchinson spent $7042 of USyd money on taxis in just three years, while Michael Spence travelled by personal University car. Strangely, Hutchinson went to the effort of claiming $3.90 from USyd for refreshments – despite owning a $20 million apartment in Point Piper.

August 23, 2022 Fabian Robertson and Christian Holman

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