September 4, 2026 — 1:56pm

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A high-profile public servant who was found to have engaged in “serious and concerning conduct” in a corruption investigation has left his position, as Premier Ben Carroll continues cleaning out Daniel Andrews-era staff.

Carroll confirmed on Friday that Tony Bates was no longer secretary of the Department of Education and would be leaving the public service. A process is under way to appoint his replacement.

Bates took a leave of absence after an investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption…

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