On Monday 3 July 2023, Commissioner Brereton addressed NACC staff, media and the public at an opening event in Canberra. He articulated his approach, priorities and aspirations for the new Commission.
Today marks an important milestone in enhancing integrity and accountability in the Commonwealth public sector with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) officially open for business. The Commission is the country’s first agency with broad jurisdiction to investigate serious or systemic corruption involving Commonwealth public officials.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) commences today. For the first time, Australia has a national agency with broad jurisdiction to investigate serious or systemic corruption across the Commonwealth public sector.