Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has resigned following months of scrutiny over emails he sent to a right-wing think tank.
Mr Lloyd advised the governor-general of his intention to stand down on Monday. He will finish in the role on August 8.
Mr Lloyd was involved with the Institute of Public Affairs before being appointed as commissioner.
Last week a Senate committee heard there had been an allegation made against Mr Lloyd in his role as commissioner.
The allegation came to light when a freedom of information request for Mr Lloyd's emails was rejected on the grounds it could prejudice an investigation.
The allegation was received by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Martin Parkinson on December 13 and on January 11 it was sent to the Merit Protection Commissioner, whose role is to inquire into breaches of the public service code of conduct.
The federal opposition has questioned Mr Lloyd's impartiality.
· Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has resigned, following months of scrutiny over emails he sent to a right-wing think tank.
Mr Lloyd advised the governor-general of his intention to stand down on Monday.
He will finish in the role on August 8.
Mr Lloyd was involved with the Institute of Public Affairs before being appointed commissioner.
Last week a Senate committee heard there had been an allegation made against Mr Lloyd in his role as commissioner.
The allegation came to light when a freedom of information request for Mr Lloyd's emails was rejected on the grounds it could prejudice an investigation.
The allegation was received by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet secretary Martin Parkinson on December 13 and on January 11 it was sent to the Merit Protection Commissioner, whose role is to inquire into breaches of the public service code of conduct.
The federal opposition has questioned Mr Lloyd's impartiality.
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