Statement: Resignation of Gavin Hanlon

The Secretary of the NSW Department of Industry, Mr. Simon Smith, today accepted the resignation of Mr. Gavin Hanlon, former Deputy Director General at DPI Water.

Mr Hanlon’s employment with the Department will cease as of Monday 18 September.

The Department will continue to respond to the issues outlined in Ken Matthews’ interim report into water administration and compliance, released earlier this week.

No further comment will be given on individual cases or on matters which may yet be considered by other investigations.

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