Public service watchdog calls for $14M budget increase amid 'steep' climb in complaints | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 1, 2026 - 13:48

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Public service watchdog calls for $14M budget increase amid 'steep' climb in complaints

May 1, 2026

Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway says the integrity and whistleblowing system will struggle to function without a funding boost.



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May 25, 2026 - 06:30 | Renée Pellerin | Walrus
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