National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton resigns
Paul Brereton, the founding commissioner of Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission, has announced his resignation, effective July 6. His departure comes amid ongoing scrutiny and criticism regarding the commission's performance and his personal conduct. Brereton stated that the focus on him was distracting from the commission's core mission of enhancing integrity in the public sector.
- ▪Paul Brereton will resign from his role as commissioner on July 6, three years after taking office.
- ▪He cited personal scrutiny as a distraction from the commission's work.
- ▪Brereton's resignation precedes a statutory review of the NACC scheduled for 2027.
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- ▪ NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Nacc chief Paul Brereton resigns as head of anti-corruption body — World news | The Guardian
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