“At a time when she needed their support the most, she should have been dealt with as a human being, not a problem that needed managing,” Senator Gallagher said.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/mps-defend-conduct-over-higgins-rape-allegations/

However, Senator McKenzie insisted she was not asking Senator Gallagher to breach confidentiality, only to elaborate on what she did with the information once it was known to her.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12207011/Nationals-Bridget-McKenzie-aware-rumours-David-Van-sexual-assault-allegations.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Senator Gallagher insists change is happening.

Source: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8073539/massive-failure-katy-gallagher-says-public-sector-reform-will-take-years/?src=rss

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

Senator Gallagher said the government was “keeping an eye on” reports of negative workplace culture in some agencies across the APS and requiring the publishing of all census results was one way of keeping on top of any problems.

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

“This is an important step in a major project for the ACT that will support jobs and provide accommodation for the public service,” Senator Gallagher said.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/construction-of-national-security-office-precinct-awarded-to-lend-lease/646849