Sunday Times 23 July 1995

	Bennett's Beat

MPs DIG UP RINDOS DIRT

The University of WA's dispute with former senior
archaeology lecturer David Rindos won't stay buried.

BB has heard that some State MPs are considering an open
inquiry into the American academic's situation.  They
believe he did not get justice.

Doc Rindos got the flick after he blew the whistle on what
he considered to be non-professional activities that led to
the archeology department being scrapped.

BB was tipped-off this week about behind the scenes moves
to have the Doc appointed to a post at another WA campus. 
But the UWA which first seemed keen to help pave the way,
apparently now has balked at the idea.

The MPs suggested to the UWA that it pick up the tab for
Rindos's salary at the other campus which had indicated it
would take him on board.

The MPs want the matter resolved out of the public
spotlight but if that can't be done, they plan to load
their cannons in Parliament, particularly as a Freedom of
Information Commission Ruling was critical of how the UWA
had treated Doc Rindos.