I had gained a certain notoriety down with senior management, they kept track of what I was doing without saying so. I was doing some onsite work and had to submit travel documentation. I had to have a signed release from the Executive Director and had to then submit the travel documentation within five days after the trip.

This is pretty standard type of organisational reporting so I had no problems there. Where I took exception was when I received frequent and somewhat aggressive emails demanding I submit travel forms. I thank everyone down at Directorate Services for their interest and enthusiasm in my [then] recent trip to Adelaide. The Torrens University graduation event was staged at the Adelaide Convention Centre where I received my Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

So I was happy to play along, let’s make a difficult situation fun. The more they demanded, the more obstinate I became. They never actually asked me, they just demanded, so I was happy to return the level of abruptness. Since there was no signed release for the Adelaide trip, this may have been a clue, but they never considered this, so this was an interesting situation.

In keeping with the tradition of red carpet events, I submitted this report:

• Suit by Marcus Hill.
• Industries Inc tailored shirt.
• Calvin Klein designer tie.
• Shoes by Florsheim.
• Timepiece is an Omega Seamaster Diver 300.

Photographs provided as requested.

I guess they finally worked it out, I had submitted leave for this period, I hadn’t submitted travel documentation for work travel, but this leaves me under no misapprehension, they are watching everything I do. Naturally, there was no response, explanation or apology, but I never expected one anyway.