Political Interference in the PS?

"Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been referred to Australian Public Service commissioner Gordon de Brouwer, accused of inappropriately trying to influence the Liberal Party.

A plethora of leaked encrypted text messages revealed by Nine Newspapers on Sunday night show Pezzullo using a political back channel to two former Liberal prime ministers, including to suggest which MP should become minister of his department.

The texts indicate he used Liberal powerbroker Scott Briggs to wield influence, including suggesting ministerial sackings.Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil has referred the matter to the public service body, she confirmed in a statement."
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