Rob Stefanic finishes up as head of parliamentary services after scrutiny over retirement of deputy

Secretary of department took leave in October after being questioned about whether he played a role in the retirement of Cate Saunders, which he deniesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRob Stefanic’s appointment as head of Australia’s parliamentary services department has ended after he announced a period of sudden leave in October.Guardian Australia understands staff at the Department of Parliamentary Services were informed on Wednesday morning the long-serving secretary would not be returning to the role he’s held since December 2015.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Rob Stefanic finishes up as head of parliamentary services after scrutiny over retirement of deputy

Secretary of department took leave in October after being questioned about whether he played a role in the retirement of Cate Saunders, which he denies

Rob Stefanic’s appointment as head of Australia’s parliamentary services department has ended after he announced a period of sudden leave in October.

Guardian Australia understands staff at the Department of Parliamentary Services were informed on Wednesday morning the long-serving secretary would not be returning to the role he’s held since December 2015.

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