The final report of the independent inquiry into possible breaches of the APS Code of Conduct by Mr Michael Pezzullo, and any related correspondence to the Prime Minister

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The release comprises the final report, dated 22 November 2023, of an independent inquiry led by Lynelle Briggs AO under the Public Service Act 1999 into possible breaches of the APS Code of Conduct by Michael Pezzullo AO, then Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs. The covering letter to the Prime Minister, routed through APS Commissioner Dr Gordon de Brouwer, summarises the inquiry, which followed Nine Network reporting in September 2023 on messages with Scott Briggs, a confidant of former Prime Ministers Turnbull and Morrison. The inquiry examined over 1,400 text messages and a DPG Advisory contract. It found Mr Pezzullo breached several Code provisions (s 13(2), (3), (6), (7), (10), (11) and (13)) and failed his s 12 duty as an Agency Head. It recommended termination under s 59. Annexures include 60 Minutes transcript extracts. Substantial redactions apply.