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Paul Brereton, the first chief commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, has resigned amid mounting scrutiny over his conduct and perceived conflicts of interest. Facing criticism for mishandling referrals tied to the Robodebt royal commission and for his military reserve role during the Afghanistan war crimes inquiry, Brereton cited the relentless personal focus as undermining the commission’s mission. Though he denies wrongdoing, the inspector’s report prompted a reevaluation of the NACC’s initial decision not to investigate those referrals. His resignation takes effect July sixth, removing him from upcoming Senate hearings. Despite the controversy, Brereton underscored the commission’s achievements, having reviewed over 92% of more than 7,600 referrals since its launch — a key step toward restoring integrity across the Commonwealth public sector.

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