Nacc

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is Australia's federal anti-corruption body. It has recently been in the news due to the resignation of its first head, Paul Brereton, after three years in the role. Brereton cited "distractions," including investigations into his conduct, as reasons for his departure. His departure comes amid claims that staff within the NACC are "terrified of making any mistake of fact or law," according to the outgoing commissioner. This highlights potential challenges in the early operational stages of the watchdog, which was established to investigate serious or systemic corruption in the public sector. The NACC's effectiveness and the environment within the organization are therefore of current relevance as it navigates its foundational period and aims to build public trust in its anti-corruption mandate.