The chief executive of the state’s powerful clubs lobby, Josh Landis, has been sacked after he linked Premier Dominic Perrottet’s religion with his push for gambling reform.
The chief executive of the state’s powerful clubs lobby, Josh Landis, has been sacked after he linked NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s religion with his push for gambling reform.
Clubs NSW on Tuesday afternoon issued a statement confirming Landis’ tenure would end with immediate effect.Anna Kucera, DDominic Lorrimer “Clubs NSW has met today to discuss the comments made by CEO Josh Landis yesterday, after careful consideration the board has made the decision to end Mr Landis’ employment with ClubsNSW with immediate effect,” the statement said.
“The board acknowledges Josh Landis’ exemplary service to the industry over more than 15 years through some very difficult times.”
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