Exclusive: Resilience NSW boss Shane Fitzsimmons has been officially dumped from the public service, and the disaster management body abolished, after criticism over its handling of the NSW floods
Resilience NSW boss Shane Fitzsimmons has been officially dumped from the public service, and the agency he oversaw formally abolished, as part of an overhaul of disaster management triggered by the state’s devastating floods.
It brings to an end months of speculation about Fitzsimmons’ future in the public service, after he faced scathing criticism over his leadership during the catastrophic floods in the state’s north.in August, which called for the bloated agency to be reshaped into a “leaner” body, and its responsibilities reallocated to other departments.
‘Shane has worked tirelessly for the people of NSW and I can’t thank him enough for his dedicated service and support.’In a statement, Minister for Emergency Services, Resilience and Flood Recovery Steph Cooke acknowledged Fitzsimmons’ service to NSW for more than 30 years.
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