Head of public service announces he’s retiring five months early

Head of public service announces he’s retiring five months early
Public service commissioner Peter Hughes said he thanked all public servants. (Image: Public Service)
Jem Traylen
Public service commissioner Peter Hughes is retiring at the end of February, five months before his appointment was due to end.On Thursday, he announced he had informed the prime minister in July of his intentions, saying it allowed the government to start its term with fresh leadership at the head of the public service.BusinessDesk has been running an investigative series entitled Peter's Principles that delves into the legacy of the head of the public service since late August. CommittedHughes said he had applied the same notice peri...

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