Decision announced on eve of Easter long weekend following weeks of controversy over Jackson’s former work as a journalist
police commissioner, Karen Webb, has backflipped on her decision to appoint Network Seven producer Steve Jackson as her media adviser.interview with Bruce Lehrmann, began circulating in the media industry in Sydney. Seven paid more than $100,000 in rent for the former Liberal staffer in return for the exclusive interview.interviewed in 2019 when working for the Australian newspaper. According to media reports, there was no sexual activity and nothing illegal about the photos.
NSW Police on Thursday said it had “ceased the temporary appointment for the role of the executive director, public affairs branch” because the role needed to be fulfilled “free from external distractions”. “To best serve the interests of the NSW police and community, the executive director, public affairs branch needs to be able to fulfill the duties of the role free from external distractions and ongoing media attention,” NSW police said in a statement.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters
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