The National Anti-Corruption Commission has over 200 employees, an annual budget of $60 million, and has received more than 5,000 referrals.

It also hasn’t made a single major corruption finding in the two years it’s been operating.

And adding to questions around performance and credibility, it was recently revealed that the NACC’s Chief Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has been consulting for the Defence Force while leading the federal watchdog – which has oversight of the ADF.

Today, journalist Nick Feik on the missteps and mismanagement of the NACC, and whether it has any hope of regaining public trust.

 

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Guest: Journalist Nick Feik.

Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has over 200 employees, an annual budget of $60 million, and has received more than 5,000 referrals.
It also hasn&rsquo;t made a single major corruption finding in the two years it&rsquo;s been operating.
And adding to questions around performance and credibility, it was recently revealed that the NACC&rsquo;s Chief Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has been consulting for the Defence Force while leading the federal watchdog &ndash; which has oversight of the ADF.
Today, journalist Nick Feik on the missteps and mismanagement of the NACC, and whether it has any hope of regaining public trust.
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Guest: Journalist Nick Feik.
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The NACC has a trust problem

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