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John Crouch

RARE PHOTOS: Health chief resigns after whistleblower controversy | Rare Historical Photos

Queensland Health Director-General Shaun Drummond is stepping down, the premier says. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The head of Queensland Heath is stepping down after his department recommended criminal penalties for staff who disclosed "inappropriate" information to journalists.

Director-general Shaun Drummond has told staff he will finish on July 23, nine months since assuming the role, after sending Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk a letter saying he would step down.

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