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Watchdog launches investigation into head of Australia’s anti-corruption commission over defence work
- The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating its commissioner Paul Brereton over two defence-related matters.
- The probe centers on Brereton’s referrals about the Department of Defence and ADF, and his ongoing engagement with the IGADF.
- A separate matter concerns Brereton’s ongoing work with the IGADF, including any disclosures about that involvement.
- Brereton previously led an inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and resigned as assistant inspector general before joining the NACC.
- The NACC says it has voluntarily provided extensive documentation in response to the inspector’s inquiries.
- Greens senator David Shoebridge has called for Brereton’s removal from the NACC as the investigation unfolds.
- Attorney General’s office reportedly sought more information about Brereton’s ongoing IGADF work in 2025.
- The IGADF was contacted for comment on the investigation.
- The inspector has publicly announced a second NACC investigation after a 2024 decision on robodebt referrals.
- The government maintains that independent oversight of the NACC is working as intended.
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