 This meant that Hazell's job would be ending and, although he made no public comment, he was reported to be "distraught" when informed of the matter three weeks earlier by the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Terry Moran.It was reported that Jeffery confronted Bryce about the matter when they met in Brisbane.However, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd stated that neither he nor his office played any part in Bryce's decision.