The National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) inspector, Gail Furness, has dropped two investigations into former commissioner Paul Brereton due to his resignation and the belief that systemic issues have been addressed. Significant public funds had already been spent, and further expenditure could not be justified.
Two investigations into former National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton will be discontinued by Nacc inspector Gail Furness, who cited Brereton's resignation and satisfactory resolution of systemic issues as reasons for ending the probes, saving significant public funds.
Bruce Lehrmann's seized diary must be declassified by the federal government before it can be returned to him, a court heard. Lehrmann is suing for legal funding to fight corruption allegations related to misappropriating secret documents about French submarines.
Australia's Nacc faces a crisis of public trust after controversies, including bungled robodebt referrals and Commissioner Paul Brereton's handling of conflicts of interest, prompting calls for a 'reset' ahead of his early departure.
The resignation of NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton raises concerns over the independence of the appointment process for his replacement, highlighting the need for transparent, merit-based selection to restore public confidence.
Australia's first national anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton, will resign on July 6, citing personal criticism that distracted from the National Anti-Corruption Commission's (NACC) purpose. The NACC faced scrutiny over its initial decision not to investigate individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission and Brereton's consulting work.
Australia's first national anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton, will resign in July due to criticism over potential conflicts of interest. He stated the focus on him was distracting from the NACC's core purpose. Brereton faced scrutiny for consulting work and the NACC's handling of the robodebt referrals.
Australian immigration detention centres face security failures, leading to detainee escapes and staff injuries. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks progress, Donald Trump faces Republican criticism, and Australian politics becomes a target for prediction market bets. The EPL concludes with Arsenal winning the title.
Australia's immigration detention centres face scrutiny over security failures, while US-Iran peace talks advance and Donald Trump faces Republican backlash. Other news includes a fatal shark attack, rising Australian travel to Vietnam, Russia's use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine, and UK police investigating Prince Andrew.
Independent MP Helen Haines has called for a transparent, merit-based selection process for the National Anti-Corruption Commission's deputy commissioner, urging the Albanese government to use the current vacancy to rebuild public trust in the watchdog.
