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Rachael Ward and William Ton

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

Ombudsman Deborah Glass has released a damning report on the politicisation of the public service. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's public service has been infected by a culture of fear that stops many bureaucrats from giving frank, impartial or fearless advice, instead telling the government what it wants to hear.

That's according to a Victorian Obmudsman's report on the alleged politicisation of the state's public sector tabled in parliament on Wednesday.

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