ACT union chief calls for ministers to work alongside their bureaucrats

Outgoing ACT firefighters union leader Greg McConville says ministers should work in the same offices as their departmental officials.

Why it mattersMinisters who cannot effectively oversee bureaucrats may struggle to drive policy or respond to priorities. This weakens democratic accountability.

AustraliaACT government structure may affect how quickly services like firefighting, justice and community safety respond to needs.

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