Minister wrote to Psychotherapists Board about whistleblower concerns ahead of mass resignation (opens original article in a new tab)

The Psychotherapists Board members resigned after receiving letters from the associate health minister expressing concerns over whistleblower allegations and potential removal for neglect of duty, while denying any formal investigation took place.

• Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey wrote to Psychotherapists Board members expressing concerns over whistleblower allegations and considering removal for neglect of duty
• Board members denied formal investigation ever occurred and resigned due to breakdown in trust with the ministry
• Ministry stated resignations were unrelated to a new government policy and had been investigating governance issues since last year
• Board members claimed an independent performance review showed exemplary governance and rejected allegations of misconduct without evidence