A Senate Estimates hearing has placed Australia's Department of Home Affairs under intense scrutiny after revelations that corruption allegations involving the Secretary's former Chief of Staff were not brought to Secretary Stephanie Foster's attention for weeks. Senator James Paterson questioned officials over why a referral received by the department's Integrity and Professional Standards Branch in December 2023 was not escalated sooner, while officials detailed how the staff member was ultimately confronted, stood down and escorted from the building after the matter came to light. The hearing also examined gaps in record-keeping, the departure of key officials involved in handling the case, and broader concerns about accountability and leadership within the department.

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