Kathy Leigh steps down as ACT public service chief
The long-serving head of the ACT public service is retiring after leading the bureaucracy since 2014.
Kathy Leigh told colleagues she is stepping down as Head of Service. Kathy Leigh also steps down as Director-General of the Chief Minister and Treasury Directorate.
Kathy Leigh was appointed in 2014 by then Chief Minister Katy Gallagher. Kathy Leigh stayed on under Andrew Barr.
Kathy Leigh led the ACT public service through the COVID pandemic. She oversaw major restructures.
Kathy Leigh departs as public sector unions push for better pay and conditions. Russ Campbell will act as interim head.
The government will decide on a longer-term plan.
- 12 years
- Years in role
- Katy Gallagher
- Appointed by
- 2014
- Year appointed
- Russ Campbell
- Interim successor
Why it mattersThis creates a leadership gap in the ACT public service. It happens at a time when public sector unions are pushing harder for better pay and conditions.
AustraliaCanberra's public service operations will shift under new leadership as the government navigates industrial action demands.
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