Employees of the Department of Health generally support their Minister, viewing him as a former insider who protects his staff. However, this relationship was strained when the Minister allegedly diverted attention from systemic departmental issues. He reportedly accused his own staff of stealing and selling pharmaceuticals, though no one was ever charged or convicted of these crimes. Critics describe the Minister as a master of deflection. Most recently, he has expressed frustration with the Australian media organization Dateline. This tension follows an unauthorized visit by the media group to POMGH. The situation highlights ongoing friction between the health leadership and external media oversight.