Ordinarily, fatalities involving this level of severity would prompt clear public safety warnings, detailed investigative disclosures, and coordinated responses across agencies. Instead, the opacity surrounding Michael’s case suggests either a systemic failure or deliberate suppression. It raises pressing questions: Was there industrial negligence? Are political interests involved? Is reputational damage being managed behind closed doors?
In response to this institutional hush, I’ve launched a series of targeted Freedom of Information requests aimed at unearthing withheld details — from internal emails and safety assessments to ministerial meetings and agency communications. This isn’t just about one case; it’s about demanding accountability in a system that too often defaults to silence when transparency is most vital. Until there are answers, I won’t stop digging.

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