Eleni Petinos

Petinos was last week the subject of bullying allegations in the media, which she strenuously denied.

“The intense pressures and stresses of such important portfolios are significant for both staff and their minister. “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 last week, while on annual leave. She said she was involved in politics to make a “positive difference” and would continue to do so as the local member for Miranda. “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. “Every action I have taken has been to remove politics from the recruitment of these roles and put the people of NSW first,” he said. “Not liking Mr Barilaro or his style of politics is not a suitable reason to reject his application, let alone not select him for the role,” he said.

The allegations against Petinos came during a horror week for the Perrottet government that also saw pressure mount on Trade Minister Stuart Ayres and ...

I pursue politics to make a positive difference and will continue to do so proudly as the member for Miranda.” I thank my staff for their efforts in supporting me to deliver for the people of NSW,” she said. She was a former staff member for NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. I’m calling on the government to ensure that appropriate support is in place for her current and former staff and there are no reprisals for them speaking out.” “There are still more questions to answer about the conduct of Minister Petinos,” she said. Petinos in her statement said she was proud of her work as a minister and would continue advocating for small business “regardless of my role”.

'In light of these matters, Ms Petinos' service as a Minister will cease with immediate effect, and I...

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has terminated the services of Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos amid allegations of bullying in her office. "Today I.

“In light of these matters, Ms Petinos’ service as a minister will cease with immediate effect, and I will write to the governor in this regard tomorrow.” “Today I spoke with the Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading Eleni Petinos after some further matters concerning her were brought to my attention,” Mr Perrottet said in a statement issued on Sunday night. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has terminated the services of Fair Trading Minister Eleni Petinos amid allegations of bullying in her office.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that MP Eleni Petinos has been sacked following allegations of bullying.

“The intense pressures and stresses of such important portfolios are significant for both staff and their Minister. I thank my staff for their efforts in supporting me to deliver for the people of NSW. “I am proud of my work while I served the people of NSW as Minister small business and Minister fair trading,” she wrote. “I fought hard for small businesses who are the lifeblood of NSW and I will continue to advocate for them regardless of my role. In a statement late on Sunday Ms Petinos said she wanted to pursue politics “to make a positive difference” and would stay on as the member for Miranda. The declaration was made after a former adviser alleged Ms Petinos called them “retarded” and “stupid” and threatened them for making a small mistake. “In light of these matters, Ms Petinos’ service as a Minister will cease with immediate effect, and I will write to the Governor in this regard tomorrow.

Eleni Petinos has been let go as New South Wales Small Business and Fair Trading Minister, effective immediately by the state's Premier Dominic Perrottet.

The NSW Minister for Small Business and Fair Trading, Eleni Petinos, has been sacked after allegations she bullied workers in her office.

Ms Petinos was elevated to the ministry in December last year, as one of three new Liberal women promoted to cabinet. “I am proud of my work while I served the people of NSW as Minister for Small Business and Minister for Fair Trading. I fought hard for small businesses who are the lifeblood of NSW and I will continue to advocate for them regardless of my role,” Ms Petinos added. The Premier said he made the decision “after some further matters concerning her were brought to my attention.”

Eleni Petinos has been terminated from her position amid allegations of bullying in her office.

“The intense pressures and stresses of such important portfolios are significant for both staff and their minister. “I fought hard for small businesses who are the lifeblood of NSW and I will continue to advocate for them regardless of my role. “I am proud of my work while I served the people of NSW as Minister for Small Business and Minister for Fair Trading,” she said.