Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns
Summary
Two investigations into complaints against Paul Brereton, the former national anti-corruption commissioner of Australia, will end due to cost concerns and his resignation. The National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, said the issues identified have been addressed and further spending could not be justified.Key Facts
- Paul Brereton resigned from his role as the anti-corruption commissioner after three years of a five-year term.
- The National Anti-Corruption Commission decided to stop two ongoing investigations into complaints against him.
- Investigator Gail Furness cited high public spending and Brereton’s resignation as reasons to end the investigations.
- One investigation involved Brereton’s failure to declare conflicts of interest related to his former position with the Australian Defence Force.
- Furness prepared a draft report but found continuing the investigation unnecessary since relevant information was publicly available.
- Another investigation concerned a complaint over Brereton’s conduct in two separate operations, but details remain mostly confidential due to safety concerns.
- Brereton’s lawyers contested the investigations’ validity.
- Changes have been made in the commission to improve conflict of interest declarations.
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