Alleged bullying, harassment and sexism in QFES ‘supercharged’ in recent months, author of open letter claims

General manager of Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association says he has been ‘inundated’ with complaints

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Whistleblower claims of systemic bullying, harassment and sexism in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service have become “supercharged” in recent months, says the author of an open letter calling for a new independent investigation.

The general manager of the Queensland Rural Fire Brigades Association, Justin Choveaux, said he believed he had an obligation to raise first-hand allegations from employees of the state fire service, which include claims of discrimination and bias against women and others.

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