In Canberra, former secretaries traditionally resist personally criticising those currently performing their old role.
Especially those who have occupied the role of secretary of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), a role that is both leader of the Australian Public Service (APS) and chief bureaucratic adviser to the Prime Minister.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
