Labor urged to use anti-corruption commission appointment to restore public confidence in watchdog

Helen Haines says ‘the clock is ticking’ on replacing deputy commissioner Nicole Rose

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A key architect of the National Anti-Corruption Commission says parliament should consider new merit-based and independent selection processes for major appointments, urging the Albanese government to use an existing vacancy to restore public confidence in the watchdog.

Independent MP Helen Haines, who helped craft legislation to establish the Nacc, sits on its parliamentary oversight committee. She said “the clock is ticking” on replacing deputy commissioner Nicole Rose, who announced her resignation this month.