At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Now almost three years after it was set up, the NACC continues to be rocked by internal scandals and complaints.
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The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.
Paul Brereton’s ongoing conflict of interest woes threaten public trust in the National Anti-Corruption Commission. He urgently needs to change tack.
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Paul Brereton, has rejected calls he resign after a finding of “officer misconduct”, declaring to do so would harm the NACC.
The commission’s inspector found NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton had not adequately excused himself from the decision not to investigate the six Robodebt referrals.
The scandal, involving the improper use of confidential government information for financial gain, would seem an ideal probe for the NACC to cut its teeth on.
