Australia’s anti-corruption staff are ‘terrified’ of making mistakes, says outgoing chief

With a second investigation under way into his conduct, Paul Brereton tells estimates about concerns of workers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s federal anti-corruption body is filled with staff “terrified of making any mistake of fact or law”, the outgoing commissioner claims.Paul Brereton, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, also defended his actions and decisions as the watchdog’s first head explaining his resignation was due to “distractions”, including two ongoing investigations into his conduct. Continue reading...