NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties
Paul Brereton has resigned as the chief of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, citing personal focus as a distraction from the organization's mission. His resignation follows findings of officer misconduct and pressure related to his defense connections. Brereton will step down officially on July 6, while the NACC continues its work on integrity in the public sector.
- ▪Paul Brereton resigned from his role as the chief commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
- ▪He faced scrutiny over misconduct and his connections to the defense sector.
- ▪Brereton stated that the focus on him was detracting from the commission's core purpose.
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- ▪ Nacc chief Paul Brereton resigns as head of anti-corruption body — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton resigns — The Sydney Morning Herald
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NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns, amid pressure over misconduct, defence tiesBy Nicholas McElroyTopic:Government and PoliticsMon 25 May 2026 at 6:23pmMon 25 May 2026 at 6:23pmMon 25 May 2026 at 6:23pmPaul Brereton is still expected to face Senate budget estimates following his announcement. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)In short: Paul Brereton has resigned from his role as National Anti-Corruption Commission chief saying the public focus on him personally had distracted from the organisation.Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections.What's next:Mr Brereton was expected to appear before Budget Senate Estimates hearings on…
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