27th May 2025

In the ongoing pursuit of truth and accountability surrounding The Stealing of Emily, it is crucial to include testimonies and actions taken by those in positions of authority who recognise the seriousness of institutional failings and international procedural misconduct.

The following letter, sent to The Honourable Ben Carroll MP, Minister for Education in Victoria, Australia, is one such document of importance. It details a formal complaint concerning Mr. Matthew Dunkley, a senior official whose name has repeatedly surfaced in connection with the Ultranet scandal and Operation Dunham. These matters have implications not only for the Australian education system but also for international standards of governance, data protection, and whistleblower integrity.

Notably, this communication was encouraged and supported by Mr. Patrick Rundle, Deputy Official Secretary to the Governor of Victoria. His suggestion to seek redress through the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC), combined with his formal position, adds considerable weight to this matter. With the continued failures of IBAC and OVIC to provide transparency or comply with basic statutory requirements, the need for further action — supported by this correspondence — becomes evident.

The inclusion of this letter reflects not only the broader reach of the issues documented in this book but also the growing international concern about secretive processes, obstructed justice, and institutional impunity. It is with this context that we invite readers, officials, and international observers to take note of the following formal escalation.

The Honourable Ben Carroll MP
Minister for Education
Email: AUenquiries@education.vic.gov.au

CC:
IBAC Headquarters
Level 1, North Tower, 459 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Tel: +61 1300 735 135

Ref: F243411550406, CAS-7983833-X1C1C9
Related References:

• Police Ref: 50239746-2024
• Action Fraud: 8872649, NFRC241207046189, REF20147
• SFO: c98c91180d570dc, 5e118dc08da84da
• ICO: IC-337307-W2B4
• QVIC: C/25/00916
• NICCY: NICCY09/24-01
• OVIC FOI Ref: CD/25/5885

To:
Office of the Governor of Victoria
Government House, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Tel: +61 3 9655 4010
Email: governor@governor.vic.gov.au

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Subject: Urgent Formal Complaint & Request for Escalation — Operation Dunham, Ultranet Scandal, and Alleged Misconduct by Matthew Dunkley

Dear Minister Carroll and relevant oversight bodies,

I am writing to formally register a serious complaint and request urgent assistance regarding multiple allegations involving misconduct, criminal irregularities, and institutional failures relating to Mr. Matthew Dunkley. This matter also involves systemic concerns with the oversight procedures conducted by IBAC and the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC).I have requested All taped recordings of Mr Dunkley to be provided to me  at my office which were collected as part of Operation Dunham.

On 8 May 2025, I received a letter from Mr. Patrick Rundle, Deputy Official Secretary (Program), encouraging me to pursue my concerns with OVIC. I have done so, yet significant procedural failures remain unresolved.

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Summary of Complaints:

1. IBAC Complaint — Ref: F243411550406 (24 December 2024)
I submitted a complaint seeking disclosure of information relating to Mr. Dunkley’s alleged misconduct and associated criminal activity under Operation Dunham and the Ultranet affair. Despite repeated follow-ups, IBAC has failed to provide complete documentation, and key evidence remains undisclosed.

2. OVIC Complaint — Ref: CD/25/5885 (11 February 2025)
Following IBAC’s incomplete response, I submitted a formal complaint to OVIC concerning procedural irregularities, a lack of data protection compliance, and failure to disclose evidence. The lack of adequate response raises concern over a possible coordinated cover-up.

3. Additional Concerns:

• Failure of both IBAC and OVIC to meet statutory obligations under FOI and data protection law
• Potential criminal concealment or suppression of information
• Irregular communication and procedural inconsistencies

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Call for Action:

Due to the continued lack of transparency and procedural adherence, I am now escalating this matter formally. I respectfully request that:

1. MI6 and SIS be notified regarding the handling of this matter, as I believe there are cross-jurisdictional implications and potential breaches of national/international standards.
2. An independent investigation be initiated into:
   • The conduct of Mr. Matthew Dunkley
   • IBAC’s failure to disclose documents under FOI
   • OVIC’s handling of this matter
3. An external review be conducted into Operation Dunham and the Ultranet scandal’s continued ramifications.

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This matter is now ON THE PUBLIC RECORD. I am copying all related agencies, including NICCY, the Serious Fraud Office (UK), Action Fraud, and the Office of the Governor of Victoria.

I am available to provide supporting evidence, correspondence trails, and further clarification as needed.

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I trust it will be handled with the urgency and gravity it warrants.

Kind regards,
Mr. Martin Newbold

Enclosures

• Investigating Local Authority Failures in Child Care
• FOIA Request for Investigations on Little St James and Texas Ranch
• Re: Notification of Assessment Outcome – CASE-20246844 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
• Alleged Deletion of Specific Email Evidence
• Clarifying eGov’s History and Missing Video Insight