7am The NACC has a trust problem
Oct 26, 2025
Nick Feik, an investigative journalist focused on government accountability, delves into the controversies surrounding the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). He discusses its substantial budget and workforce, yet disheartening lack of major corruption findings. The conversation highlights a lack of public hearings, the mishandling of the RoboDebt scandal, and conflicts of interest with Chief Commissioner Paul Brereton’s consulting role. Feik argues that for the NACC to regain public trust, it must deliver significant results and consider leadership changes.
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High Hopes Met With Limited Impact
- Voters expected the NACC to tackle high-profile corruption from the start.
- Nick Feik lists many unresolved scandals that the NACC has yet to dent.
Secrecy Built Into The System
- The NACC's design restricts public hearings unless 'exceptional circumstances' are shown.
- Nick Feik argues this built-in secrecy has damaged the commission's reputation.
Big Budget, Few Results
- The NACC has 5,000 referrals but few outcomes and one low-level conviction.
- Nick Feik notes a $60m budget and 200 staff with no major corruption findings.