‘Had better days’: Alan Tudge’s single exchange with education department since standing down

Confusion has surrounded post of education minister since PM insisted Tudge was still in cabinet, despite standing aside

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Alan Tudge has had no contact with senior officials in his department since he stood aside as education minister aside more than five months ago, except for the cancellation of scheduled meetings and a welfare check via WhatsApp.

Tudge still technically holds his ministerial position and is willing to resume those duties if the Coalition is re-elected, but Guardian Australia can reveal he has had very limited communication with the education department in the meantime.

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