NACC chief Brereton to face Senate grilling after shock resignation
Paul Brereton, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, has announced his resignation amid ongoing investigations into his conduct. He will face questioning from senators regarding his handling of conflicts of interest and his ties to defense. Calls for a reset of the NACC have intensified following his departure and the need for transparency in the appointment of commissioners.
- ▪Paul Brereton resigned from the National Anti-Corruption Commission amid investigations into his conduct.
- ▪This will be the first time he faces senators since the confirmation of a second investigation into his ties to defense.
- ▪There are growing calls for a statutory review of the NACC and a transparent recruitment process for its commissioners.
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NACC chief Brereton to face Senate grilling after shock resignationBy senior political correspondent Jake EvansTopic:Federal ParliamentTue 26 May 2026 at 5:05amTue 26 May 2026 at 5:05amTue 26 May 2026 at 5:05amPaul Brereton has announced his resignation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)In short:The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton, will front senators at a hearing following his shock resignation.It is the first time Mr Brereton will be questioned since confirmation he was facing a second investigation over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest.What's next?A group of MPs say the national corruption body must be reset to restore the public's confidence in…
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