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TL;DR
Australia's attorney-general, Michelle Rowland, has opened applications for new leaders of the National Anti-corruption Commission after Paul Brereton's resignation. A competitive selection process will shortlist candidates for parliamentary approval.
Key points
- Michelle Rowland is the attorney-general of Australia
- Applications for NACC leaders opened after Paul Brereton's resignation
- Selection process is open, competitive, and merit-based
- Applications close on 13 July
- Candidates will be shortlisted for parliamentary approval
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Search begins for new Nacc commissioners
The attorney-general, Michelle Rowland, has opened applications for the new leaders of the National Anti-corruption commission, following the resignation of Paul Brereton.
Rowland said a new commissioner and deputy commissioner would be appointed through an open, competitive and merit-based selection process.
Applications will be assessed by an eminent panel, charged with preparing a shortlist of suitable candidates for the attorney-general’s consideration.
Rowland will then ask the Parliament Joint Committee on the National Anti‑Corruption Commission to approve her preferred candidates for each role, before recommending them to the governor general for appointment. Applications close on 13 July.
Rowland said:
double quotation markThe government is committed to strengthening the Nacc, including by continuing to make appointments through an open, competitive and merit-based selection process.
This is an opportunity for the Nacc to refresh and reset, and I look forward to working across the Parliament to appoint the best possible candidates for these roles.
Brereton quit in May, saying criticism of him was “drawing attention away” from the commission’s work.
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Q&A
Who is the new attorney-general of Australia overseeing the NACC?
The new attorney-general of Australia is Michelle Rowland, who is responsible for appointing new leaders for the National Anti-corruption Commission.
What is the deadline for applications to the National Anti-corruption Commission?
Applications for the National Anti-corruption Commission close on 13 July.
What process will be used to select new commissioners for the NACC?
The selection process for new commissioners will be open, competitive, and merit-based, with candidates assessed by an eminent panel.
