Episode
Australia Council's Secret Surveillance Scandal
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- May 14, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Operation Navarra uncovers a surveillance scandal at Parramatta City Council, where former CEO Gail Connolly authorized email monitoring of employee Sheree Gover. The investigation, led by ICAC, reveals a culture of bullying and rule-breaking among the Pink Ladies executive group, leading to the resignation of Gover and Connolly. The councils whistleblower system, Stopline, is dismantled following the hearing, with no reports received since. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a9b159dc01b2fb2d