But that conversation was already in overdrive on Thursday, after Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was forced to stand down after being embroiled in a $12,000 Cartier watch scandal.
The public's expectations around accountability seem higher than ever but even more so for the role of Australia Post CEO, which has always been more akin to a political position than a public CEO.
Christine Holgate on Thursday – insiders say political pressure has been building against her for some time. Alex Ellinghausen.
But like most posties, Holgate has more than a few dogs nipping at her heels and insiders say the political pressure has been ticking against her for some time.
That meant Holgate could move to retrain 2000 motorcycle posties – almost a quarter of their total number – to deliver parcels in vans.
“The government needs to intervene further than just wiping out the CEO – Australia Post needs a whole reshuffle to get their leadership team right.
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