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Integrity on hold: The crisis facing the National Anti-Corruption Commission
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- May 29, 2026
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Summary
The resignation of NACC commissioner Paul Brereton has reignited debate about whether Australia’s federal anti-corruption watchdog is capable of delivering the accountability it promised. Created by the Albanese government in response to scandals including Robodebt, sports rorts and growing distrust in politics, the NACC was meant to restore integrity to public life. Nearly three years later, it has become a secretive, risk-averse institution that has avoided major political investigations while securing only a handful of lower-level convictions. We examine Brereton’s controversial tenure, the structural limitations built into the NACC, and whether Australia’s anti-corruption framework is too weak to confront political power, influence and government misconduct. Subscribe to New Politics for weekly briefings and full analysis: www.newpolitics.com.au Support New Politics: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/newpolitics Substack: https://newpolitics.substack.com Song listing: ‘La Femme d’Argent’, AIR.