Anti-corruption chief denies he’s breached public trust
Outgoing anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton defended his conduct amid allegations of breaching public trust. In a Senate estimates exchange, he denied falling short of expected standards and accepted limited responsibility for his situation. Brereton is set to resign on July 6 after facing scrutiny over conflicts of interest during his tenure.
- ▪Paul Brereton is the outgoing anti-corruption commissioner who has faced allegations of breaching public trust.
- ▪During a Senate estimates exchange, Brereton denied that his conduct fell below expected standards.
- ▪He announced his resignation effective July 6 after three years in the role, amid ongoing scrutiny over his handling of conflicts of interest.
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