The Hon. Robert Borsak MLC talks about bullying, harassment and discrimination
The inquiry into and report on emergency services agencies will be considering the policy response to bullying, harassment and discrimination in certain emergency service agencies.
Radio 2UUU morning host, Barry Mac talks to the Hon. Robert Borsak MLC (Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party) about the inquiry into and report on emergency services agencies.
Interview date: Thursday 1st June 2017 at 9.30am.
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Submissions close on the 23rd July 2017
The Hon. Robert Borsak MLC talks about bullying, harassment and discrimination
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