Whistle blower harassment. We may be glad to know that we are not the only ones. But the story below demonstrates the potential consequence of victimising the messenger.
In late 2006, Hazel Bell, a science teacher at the school at Clarenza, Australia, went to deputy principal David Johnston and the board with concerns about Bailey, who became principal in 2005.
Mrs. Bell was concerned at Bailey's inappropriate behaviour with female students.
Her warning went unchecked by the Education Department, the Department of Community Services and police from the child protection unit, and within two weeks of making the complaint she was made redundant.
In March, Bailey, 43, pleaded guilty to five counts drugging and multiple rape, and sexual intercourse with a person in his care.