Home affairs minister’s chief of staff takes job with arms manufacturer Thales, Senate told

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Home affairs and cybersecurity minister Clare O'Neil's chief of staff has taken a job with the cybersecurity contractor and arms manufacturer Thales, the Senate has heard.

Experienced Labor adviser Andrew Downes has served as chief of staff in O'Neil's office since mid-last year, but was reported last week to be leaving for the private sector.

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