John Howard’s architect of current public service rules and culture, turning it into ‘ideological office family’ was ‘Max the Axe’ Moore-Wilton. Later, following the suicide of nurse Saldana after prank call from radio station of which he was chair, said ‘shit happens’. #auspol The late Paul Barrett who was highly respected was a victim of ‘Max the Axe’ rules. As Sec of Defence, he fell out with Minister and was sacked. He claimed unfair dismissal and lost. Hopefully @KarenMMiddleton will do expose of how public service became like it is today. #auspol

What we know in NSW election lead up: Perrottet supports gambling reform. Lib Transport Min David Elliott, former AHA exec, raised Nazi uniform rumour with Premier. Elliott warned against demonising poker machines. Elliott’s son works for gambling tech corp Aristocrat. #auspol 🧵 Elliott excuses himself from pokies/ cashless card debate because of son’s job with pokies tech company. Lab Chris Minns does not support pokies reform cashless card. Nazi uniform scandal breaks and is dead cat designed to move public scrutiny away from gambling reform. #auspol

Before journalists give time to #Murdoch #LNP #transmission hikes, ask who is driver of price hikes? @AngusTaylorMP has gazetted ‘if Industry Research and Development (Supporting Critical Transmission Infrastructure Program) Instrument 2021.’ It’s billions$$ cash splash #auspol This scare campaign is #murdoch #LNP own goal. If they are serious then commit to #Disallow such expenditure now @renew_economy #auspol