story over

As Michael Ryan, the Telecom leaker, must be trying to put his life back together, the Herald reports that he's not actually seeking an employment grievance, and that he wasn't intending to in the first place. Which is good for everyone concerned. From the outside, the State Services Commission seemed to respect Ryan's position as an employee and his rights to not be accused via the media until he had a chance to respond to allegations by his employer. They were right to do so. Mr Ryan was similarly correct not to make a scene about his dismissal, considering what he did.