Australia’s anti-corruption staff are ‘terrified’ of making mistakes, says outgoing chief

With a second investigation under way into his conduct, Paul Brereton tells estimates about concerns of workers

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Australia’s federal anti-corruption body is filled with staff “terrified of making any mistake of fact or law”, the outgoing commissioner claims.

Paul Brereton, the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, also defended his actions and decisions as the watchdog’s first head explaining his resignation was due to “distractions”, including two ongoing investigations into his conduct.