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NACC boss Paul Brereton resigns amid pressure over misconduct, defence ties
Key takeaways
- Paul Brereton is still expected to face Senate budget estimates following his announcement.
- Paul Brereton has resigned from his role as National Anti-Corruption Commission chief saying the public focus on him personally had distracted from the organisation.
- Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections.
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Paul Brereton is still expected to face Senate budget estimates following his announcement. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
Paul Brereton has resigned from his role as National Anti-Corruption Commission chief saying the public focus on him personally had distracted from the organisation.
Mr Brereton was found in 2024 to have engaged in officer misconduct in his role as head of the NACC and has since faced pressure over his defence connections.
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