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NACC chief Brereton to face Senate grilling after shock resignation

ABC Australia · May 25, 2026, 7:05 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Paul Brereton has announced his resignation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
  • The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton, will front senators at a hearing following his shock resignation.
  • It is the first time Mr Brereton will be questioned since confirmation he was facing a second investigation over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest.

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Paul Brereton has announced his resignation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)

The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Paul Brereton, will front senators at a hearing following his shock resignation.

It is the first time Mr Brereton will be questioned since confirmation he was facing a second investigation over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest.

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