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Gordon de Brouwer retired as Australia’s Public Service Commissioner after a 35-year career, leaving behind a legacy of ethics and accountability reforms.
Gordon de Brouwer has retired as Australian Public Service Commissioner after a 35-year career, concluding his tenure with an emotional farewell during his final Senate estimates appearance.
He stepped down after just over two years of a five-year term, expressing gratitude and pride in strengthening public service ethics, accountability, and trust.
Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher praised his reforms, including actions against senior executives and accountability for the robodebt scandal.
Colleagues across parties honored his integrity and dedication.
No successor has been named, with an external recruitment process expected.
De Brouwer plans to focus on personal and family life after years of intense public service.
Gordon de Brouwer se retiró como Comisionado de Servicio Público de Australia después de una carrera de 35 años, dejando tras de sí un legado de ética y reformas de rendición de cuentas.