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Australia yesterday declared Iranian ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi “persona non grata” and ordered him and three other officials to leave the country within seven days.

Last night, some embassy occupants were pictured leaving in a black car.

We have already seen changes to governance arrangements emerging with chancellors and vice-chancellors recognising the need for more transparency and public benchmarking of remuneration.

If we as a sector are not prepared to recognise, accept and work to overcome our shortcomings, I accept that we will struggle with public trust. But I would also add, that if we as a society only focus on the shortcomings of universities, we will miss the opportunity to work with the higher education sector to drive better results for all Australians.

Source: Guardian - World News