"Former National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton Faces End to Investigations. In a surprise move, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has announced that it will discontinue two ongoing investigations into complaints made against former national anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton. The decision comes after Brereton's resignation and a statement from NACC inspector Gail Furness, who claims that the systemic issues at the heart of the complaints have been adequately addressed. This move has sparked concerns about the accountability of high-ranking officials in Australia's anti-corruption watchdog, and raises questions about the effectiveness of the NACC's oversight mechanisms. As the investigations come to a close, the public will be watching to see how this decision impacts the integrity of the NACC and its ability to root out corruption in Australian government and institutions."
National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo investigations into complaints made against the former national anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton, will discontinue after its watchdog said it could not “justify such expenditure”.In a statement released on Wednesday morning, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) inspector, Gail Furness, said she would end the ongoing investigations due to Brereton’s resignation and her belief that the “systemic issues which had been identified have been satisfactorily addressed”. Continue reading...
