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25 May 2026
Paul Brereton, head of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission, faces Senate scrutiny today amid his surprise resignation and a fresh probe into his defense ties — a crisis that’s sparked calls for a full reset of the commission to restore public trust. With his deputy also departing, the spotlight now turns to how commissioners are chosen, demanding greater transparency and independence in appointments to prevent conflicts of interest. A new merit-based recruitment process is underway, and the NACC inspector will testify alongside Brereton — a pivotal moment to rebuild credibility and refocus on the commission’s core mission. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c173bf62b6c40f8f
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