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Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo Steps Down

An investigation will take place after secure messages were leaked to the media.
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Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo Steps Down
Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs Mike Pezzullo speaks during a Senate inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra on September 24, 2020. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Monica O’Shea
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Home Affairs Department Secretary Michael Pezzullo has been asked to step aside while an investigation takes place into leaked messages.

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil asked Pezzullo to stand down following allegations reported by Nine media on the weekend.

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Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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