The betting scandal is symptomatic of a lack of integrity and a failure of public service values among government officials.

“you should feel that you're part of public service so the last thing that should be at the forefront of your mind is how do I make a few Bob out of this”

The betting scandal is revealing of a pervasive shabby attitude within the government.

“there's also sense of real kind of shabby piness to it isn't it”