Eleni Petinos

2022 - 7 - 29

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Premier defends minister accused of bullying, as damaging trade ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says his SafeWork minister Eleni Petinos has told him she did not bully staff, including using inappropriate language, as the ...

She first probed the premier about alleged complaints made against his ministers during a budget estimates hearing in March, when he said he was not aware of any complaints. “And if I do find any situation of bullying, or harassment in the workplace, that person will lose their job,” he said. She was a former staff member for NSW Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. “In any event, I’ve made it incredibly clear of my expectations as premier in relation to workplace practice and procedure”. However, Ayres doubled down on denials that he influenced the recruitment process, despite documents revealing his involvement, which he insisted was usual practice. Petinos, who oversees the NSW workplace health and safety regulator, has rejected any allegations of improper conduct.

NSW Small Business Minister Eleni Petinos faces bullying claims by ... (Greek Herald)

NSW Small Business Minister and Member for Miranda, Eleni Petinos, is facing allegations of bullying by a former adviser.

“As a first step, the Minister needs to front the media today and respond to each allegation,” Mrs Houssos added. Opposition better regulation and innovation spokeswoman, Courtney Houssos, also came out today and said the allegations “are deeply troubling.” A spokesman for NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, confirmed to The Daily Telegraph that the “concerns have been brought to the Premier’s attention and appropriate action has been taken.”

NSW minister rejects office 'bullying' (The Canberra Times)

The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says there is no place for bullying and harassment in the workplace amid...

She denied those allegations," Mr Perrottet told reporters in India where he's on a trade mission. "I take my responsibilities as a local member and minister seriously and expect that my staff are as committed in delivering for my constituents and the people of NSW as I am," said Ms Petinos, who is on annual leave. "I have implemented as premier the strongest public workplace procedures and practices anywhere in the country ... to ensure confidence, particularly for people who are in a workplace where they don't feel safe," Mr Perrottet said. The premier said the complaint and the process that followed proved the system for workplace complaints worked. Mr Perrottet earlier said there was zero tolerance for bullying in any workplace, including the NSW government, and he had spoken to Ms Petinos after a complaint was made. The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says there is no place for bullying and harassment in the workplace amid allegations against one of his ministers.

Petinos denies claims of bullying staff and using offensive language (St George and Sutherland Shire Leader)

Ms Petinos was questioned about the allegations by Premier Dominic Perrottet, and later issued a brief media statement.

"We deserve an explanation from the minister responsible and I'm in fact calling on her to front the media, speak to the press today about the circumstances relating to the huge number of staff turnover within her electorate office and her ministerial office, as well as explaining what her response is to these very serious allegations," he said. "I take my responsibilities as a local member and minister seriously and expect that my staff are as committed in delivering for my constituents and the people of NSW as I am." Ms Petinos, who is also the Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading, was questioned about the allegations by Premier Dominic Perrottet, and later issued a brief media statement.

NSW minister for safe workplaces accused of bullying employee (7NEWS.com.au)

Eleni Petinos has rejected allegations of improper conduct linked to her office following reports a male staffer had been harassed.

She denied those allegations,” Perrottet told reporters in India where he’s on a trade mission. “I take my responsibilities as a local member and minister seriously and expect that my staff are as committed in delivering for my constituents and the people of NSW as I am,” said Petinos, who is on annual leave. “I have implemented as premier the strongest public workplace procedures and practices anywhere in the country ... to ensure confidence, particularly for people who are in a workplace where they don’t feel safe,” Perrottet said.

NSW premier returns to Sydney to face political firestorm after ... (9News)

Allegations of "serious bullying" emerged on Friday against SafeWork Minister Eleni Petinos including claims she used the words "retard" and "stupid" towards ...

"I admit it's been frustrating but I haven't been distracted this trip," he said. "I standby my statements that this has been a selection process in accordance with the law," Ayres said. "There wouldn't be a workplace in any part of the country that this person wouldn't be fired from immediately if these allegations are true," he said.

NSW Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos accused of calling staff ... (Daily Mail)

The NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says there is no place for bullying and harassment in the workplace amid allegations against one of his ministers.

Mr Perrottet earlier said there was zero tolerance for bullying in any workplace, including the NSW government, and he had spoken to Ms Petinos after a complaint was made. Dominic Perrottet (pictured in South Korea this week) said there was zero tolerance for bullying in any workplace and backed up the minister in the wake of the alarming claims Embattled Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos (pictured) said she valued her staff and 'endeavour to provide a professional and safe environment for them' - after allegations came to light she had called staffers 'stupid' and 'retarded'