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RE: Campion College investigation Stephen McInerney Stephen Chavura face 
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Hi
 
We have added this to the PAR CA0560 and created a concern CMP1405878. 
 
Thanks  
 
Kind Regards, 
 
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Regulatory Assessment Manager 
Sector Risk and Compliance (Compliance and Investigations) 
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 
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Subject: FW: Campion College investigation Stephen McInerney Stephen Chavura face scrutiny over alleged 
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OFFICIAL 
 
Could you please review team 
 
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Director (Acting) 
Sector Risk & Compliance 
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 
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TEQSA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We 
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Subject: FW: Campion College investigation- Stephen McInerney, Stephen Chavura face scrutiny over alleged white 
nationalism views 
 
Dear 
 
 
Another one for the concerns team to have a look at, thank you. 
 
Jen  
 
 
Jen Bahen (she/her) 
Executive Director, Regulatory Operations 
Regulatory Operations 
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency 
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E: xxx.xxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx  
A: Level 11, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 
 
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TEQSA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and 
community. We pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and Elders past, present and emerging. 
 
From: Krause, Kerri-Lee <xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx>  
Sent: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 10:13 AM 
To: Jen Bahen <xxx.xxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx> 
Cc: Mary Russell <
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Subject: Campion College investigation- Stephen McInerney, Stephen Chavura face scrutiny over alleged white 
nationalism views 
 
Jen, I had a brief chat with Mary about this article. There is also social media coverage 
here:  https://www.facebook.com/CanberraDeclaration/posts/academic-freedom-in-australia-is-
under-attacktwo-respected-campion-college-acade/1232014172303352/ 
 
It seems McInerney, Dean of Studies, gave a speech that is quoted as supporting the White Australia 
Policy. Social media posts are also quoted. Both staff members are also reported to have spoken at a 
conference on these topics.  
 
SMH appears to have followed up with the College President who is quoted as saying ‘they will be 
thoroughly investigated’. 
 
Happy to leave this with you and the team but wanted to ensure you were aware of the reports, given 
the potential link to the standards.  
 
Best wishes 
Kerri-Lee 
 
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Professor Kerri-Lee Krause PhD GAICD | she/her 
Chief Commissioner 
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency | TEQSA 
 
T. +61 3 83062550 
A. Level 11, 452 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC 3000 
W. www.teqsa.gov.au 
 
TEQSA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing 
connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to their Cultures, Country and 
Elders past, present and emerging. 
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