Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases. AAP · Aug 14
‘Cannot justify such expenditure’: why the corruption watchdog dropped two investigations into former boss National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressed The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
Five things you need to know from the first week of estimates Estimates restarts on Tuesday after explosive first week. The Canberra Times · Jun 1
Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance The Nacc head’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the agency is in the toilet – and what now needs to be done The Guardian - AU · May 29
Anti-corruption boss hits back at suggestions he contributed to robodebt victims’ suffering Senate estimates hearing also hears a second investigation is under way into Paul Brereton’s conduct The Guardian - AU · May 26
Anti-corruption boss urged to quit as misconduct probed Anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton is facing mounting calls to resign as he faces a misconduct probe and is accused of undermining the watchdog. AAP · Feb 9
Corruption watchdog head defiant on conflict claims National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton is being investigated over potential conflicts of interest by the commission's oversight body. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Anti-corruption boss scrutinised for potential conflict National anti-corruption commissioner Paul Brereton continues to face accusations of potential conflicts of interest over his involvement with Defence. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Australia’s anti-corruption commissioner has a trust problem. He needs to change course to fix it The commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Paul Brereton, is once again facing criticism for his handling of a potential conflict of interest. The Conversation · Oct 8, 2025
Nacc to investigate six referrals made by robodebt royal commission National anti-corruption commission to relaunch investigation after independent review The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2025
Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision The head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has defended himself before a federal parliamentary committee probing its performance. AAP · Nov 22, 2024
Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints Figures have revealed almost 90 per cent of all complaints received by the anti-corruption commission's watchdog centred on decisions about robodebt. AAP · Nov 14, 2024
Robodebt report and flight favours show simply declaring a conflict of interest is not enough Two events this week demonstrate the only thing worse than having no guard against corruption is having one that only does it in name The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024
Nacc to reconsider whether to investigate robodebt after ‘apprehended bias’ finding against commissioner Report finds Paul Brereton should have ‘removed himself from related decision-making processes’, but says there was no ‘intentional wrongdoing’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2024 Federal corruption watchdog being investigated over decision not to investigate robodebt Watchdog inspector Gail Furness announces she is examining National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision
AAP · Feb 15, 2024 Corruption watchdog urged to better protect witnesses The NSW corruption watchdog says it will better manage cultural sensitivities following the suicide of at least two witnesses from the Chinese community.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2023 Icac cleared of maladministration over length of Gladys Berejiklian investigation Inquiry looked at two-year delay to finalise report into former NSW premier’s conduct and whether the investigation was appropriate