Like almost all his successors, Health Minister Mark Butler has delegated virtually all his powers over PBS decision-making to departmental officials. There appears to be a misunderstanding about the implications, and nobody should think the minister directs decision-making after delegating legal powers. …
When the minister delegates decision-making, they delegate decision-making
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