Brett Sutton
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Brett Sutton made it through a pandemic. Now he’s fighting a new war
Sutton fought on the frontlines of the pandemic. Another dangerous foe is now in his sights.
- Liam Mannix
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- Health
‘People are going to die’: Funding doubt over state’s frontline public health defence
The Victorian government refuses to guarantee the future of local public health units that were crucial to the state’s pandemic fight, igniting concerns about more budget cuts to an already stretched health service.
- Chip Le Grand, Henrietta Cook and Broede Carmody
Coatsworth says pandemic lockdowns eroded trust as Sutton admits mistakes
Former Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he failed to explain why COVID lockdowns were necessary.
- Olivia Ireland and Kate Aubusson
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- Victorian Parliament
‘Presidentialisation of politics’: Daniel Andrews’ iron-fist era exposed in new documents
The former Victorian premier’s private office was extensively involved in responding to health-related media inquiries, prompting warnings about the centralisation of power.
- Aisha Dow
Brett Sutton, polarising face of the pandemic, receives Order of Australia honour
Former chief health officer Brett Sutton who even had his visage on mugs and cushion covers, has been recognised for his service to Victorians.
- Henrietta Cook and Aisha Dow
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- Healthcare
‘We didn’t know if they’d shoot us’: When Brett Sutton faced the Taliban
He’s worked in war zones, nearly died climbing mountains and escaped a charging rhino. In a rare interview, Brett Sutton speaks about his wild-haired youth and life on the front line of medicine.
- Sherryn Groch
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- Victorian byelection
Taxpayers slugged in government’s legal fight with Mulgrave candidate
Documents detail a mounting legal bill in the fight against a caterer who accused former chief health officer Brett Sutton of unlawfully ordering the closure of his business.
- Annika Smethurst
COVID broke our pandemic rule book. What should be in our next plan?
We can’t predict when the next pandemic will come, but there are things we can learn from the last one.
- Aisha Dow
Brett Sutton destroyed catering business, owner argues, as ‘slug gate’ trial begins
The former chief health officer is accused of unlawfully ordering the closure of a Melbourne catering company when a woman died after eating a sandwich it prepared.
- David Estcourt
Victoria names next chief health officer as Sutton signs off
Dr Clare Looker, who served as deputy to Brett Sutton during the pandemic, took the reins for a 12-month tenure on Saturday.
- Chip Le Grand and Alex Crowe