Senator Gallagher repeated her intention to cut back on external consultants, but it was PM&C deputy secretary for APS reform Rachel Bacon who outlined ways of establishing a workable in-house consultancy model.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/aps-bargaining-wont-be-all-smooth-sailing-minister-tells-roadshow/638444

“The PM has asked Assistant Minister Morton to have oversight of the Global Talents Taskforce, located in the Department of Home Affairs,” the PM&C officer wrote.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/morrison-appointed-one-of-his-mp-mates-to-administer-home-affairs-without-telling-the-minister/644101

Therefore, both PM&C and Defence were asked if, prior to her appointment to Defence, Davis and Moriarty spoke to Campbell or any other relevant party about the nature of her involvement in robodebt.

Source: https://www.themandarin.com.au/228776-campbells-aukus-appointment-did-not-meet-standards-of-public-service/