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 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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. Continue reading...

Original source: Guardian