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Public servants told to be bolder in advice they give ministers

Nicola Willis says it is as though they want to protect politicians from themselves.

Finance and Social Investment Minister Nicola Willis.

Brent Edwards Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has paid tribute to public servants today but told them they must do things differently.

In a speech to the Institute of Public Administration at Parliament, Willis – who has been at the forefront of decisions to cut the number of public servants – said she wanted

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Brent Edwards Thu, 24 Oct 2024
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