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Commissioner hints at ministry intervention shift

New minister Jim McMahon will approach intervention in a more ‘supportive and collaborative way’, a Government commissioner has suggested.

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By Dan Peters | 23 October 2024
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New minister Jim McMahon will approach intervention in a more ‘supportive and collaborative way', a Government commissioner has suggested.

While new ministers have yet to reveal details of their plans, sources have suggested a shift from a more punitive approach towards more support for struggling authorities.

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