Council staff dubbed the ‘Pink Ops’ allegedly promoted friends, NSW anti-corruption watchdog hears
Summary
An anti-corruption investigation in New South Wales, Australia, is looking into whether three friends working at Parramatta council unfairly helped each other get jobs and promotions. The group, known as the "Pink Ops," allegedly influenced hiring decisions and used personal connections to benefit themselves.Key Facts
- The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) is holding hearings about Parramatta council staff.
- The investigation involves former chief executive Gail Connolly and employees Roxanne Thornton and Angela Jones-Blayney.
- The group called themselves the "Pink Ops" and previously worked together at Ryde council.
- The inquiry looks into whether recruitment and promotion processes were manipulated to favor friends.
- It is alleged that Connolly used personal email accounts to avoid public records laws.
- There are claims of electronic surveillance and actions against staff viewed as opponents of Connolly.
- Changes were reportedly made to job requirements to allow Thornton’s appointment.
- Connolly allegedly signed her contract with Thornton’s signature as a witness, even though Thornton was not present.
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