A Senate inquiry has called for sweeping reforms to university governance, recommending caps on vice-chancellor salaries, stronger regulation, and greater transparency from institutions. The inquiry recommended that vice-chancellor salaries, which average more than $1 million a year, be overseen by an independent remuneration tribunal. Labor Senator Tony Sheldon, who initiated the inquiry, said testimony from management often conflicted with that of staff and students. At the Australian National University, Vice-Chancellor Genevieve Bell resigned after revelations she held a paid role with technology company Intel while leading the institution. “Anyone who doesn’t think there are challenges with university governance has been living under a rock,” he said.