Brett Sutton
Coatsworth says pandemic lockdowns eroded trust as Sutton admits mistakes
Former Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he failed to explain why COVID lockdowns were necessary.
- by Olivia Ireland and Kate Aubusson
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Victorian Parliament
‘Presidentialisation of politics’: Daniel Andrews’ iron-fist era exposed in new documents
The former Victorian premier’s private office was extensively involved in responding to health-related media inquiries, prompting warnings about the centralisation of power.
- by Aisha Dow
Brett Sutton, polarising face of the pandemic, receives Order of Australia honour
Former chief health officer Brett Sutton who even had his visage on mugs and cushion covers, has been recognised for his service to Victorians.
- by Henrietta Cook and Aisha Dow
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Healthcare
‘We didn’t know if they’d shoot us’: When Brett Sutton faced the Taliban
He’s worked in war zones, nearly died climbing mountains and escaped a charging rhino. In a rare interview, Brett Sutton speaks about his wild-haired youth and life on the front line of medicine.
- by Sherryn Groch
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Victorian byelection
Taxpayers slugged in government’s legal fight with Mulgrave candidate
Documents detail a mounting legal bill in the fight against a caterer who accused former chief health officer Brett Sutton of unlawfully ordering the closure of his business.
- by Annika Smethurst
COVID broke our pandemic rule book. What should be in our next plan?
We can’t predict when the next pandemic will come, but there are things we can learn from the last one.
- by Aisha Dow
Brett Sutton destroyed catering business, owner argues, as ‘slug gate’ trial begins
The former chief health officer is accused of unlawfully ordering the closure of a Melbourne catering company when a woman died after eating a sandwich it prepared.
- by David Estcourt
Victoria names next chief health officer as Sutton signs off
Dr Clare Looker, who served as deputy to Brett Sutton during the pandemic, took the reins for a 12-month tenure on Saturday.
- by Chip Le Grand and Alex Crowe
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Coronavirus pandemic
The curious case of a silent Brett Sutton
Day after day, he talked to the media. Then, 10 months ago, he faded from public view. The state government insists there was no gag order.
- by Aisha Dow
Sexually transmitted gastro superbug forces Victorian health alert
Shigellosis is a highly contagious bowel infection that can cause diarrhoea, fever, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
- by Lachlan Abbott
A song, a cake, an award: Brett Sutton named Victorian of the Year
No, not that Victorian of the Year. The small Victoria Day Council awarded Sutton the prize to mark Victoria’s founding on July 1.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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