"I am encouraged by these green shoots and we are committed to conducting our investigations at greater pace. Hand in hand with increasing our pace, will be streamlining our caseload and focusing on investigations better aligned to our strategic priorities.
“But let me be clear: a reduction in the number of investigations does not mean a reduction in effort. Quite the opposite.
“It’s about making a conscious decision to identify cases where we believe there may be conduct creating the greatest risk of harm, and where an investigation is most likely to drive the greatest deterrence. Neither does it mean going for the low hanging fruit,” she explained.
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