ST CLEMENTS UNIVERSITY

[BROWN TEAL]

In 2001 Australian Senator Kim Carr referred to St Clements as "operating out of a grog shop."  In Australia this no doubt was seen as a highly positive factor and increased new applications dramatically.

Senator CARR—That is the one operating out of the grog shop, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—Yes, that is St Clements University. I believe the full name was ‘Australian Tertiary Education Services Pty Ltd’  and ‘Malt Whisky Wholesalers’.
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Senator CARR—That is two doors down from the education department in South Australia, isn’t it?
Mr McConville—I am not certain of exactly how close it is to the education department. ...

http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/senate/commttee/s4838.pdf

High exposure indeed, yet the legitimate private operation - Greenwich University, founded by JB - got kicked out of Australia and Norfolk Island.