History repeats: highs and lows for public servants from inquiries past

By Matthew Elmas

September 30, 2020

Dan Andrews

The Victorian government’s response to the pandemic is not the first time issues such as failures in leadership, communication breakdowns between public servants and ministers have surfaced in the wake of botched programs or disasters. Recent history proves illuminating.

Victoria’s inquiry into hotel quarantine and the response to the coronavirus pandemic has been compelling. The intense public interest around the ill-fated program has already claimed a leader, with Health Minister Jenny Mikakos resigning last Saturday after damning evidence from Premier Daniel Andrews.

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