Exclusive: Paul Brereton delegated decision not to pursue investigation so as ‘to avoid any possible perception of a conflict of interest’
A perceived conflict that resulted in Paul Brereton recusing himself from decisions on robodebt referrals was an apparent ‘close association’ relating to his service in the army reserve.A perceived conflict that resulted in Paul Brereton recusing himself from decisions on robodebt referrals was an apparent ‘close association’ relating to his service in the army reserve.
Although final decisions on robodebt were delegated to a deputy commissioner, the Nacc confirmed that commissioner Brereton nevertheless “contributed his own views on some issues when requested or when he considered appropriate”.into six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission due to separate public service investigations being carried out into five of them.
Brereton disclosed ADF reserve affiliations including the royal New South Wales regiment, and his roles as honorary colonel commandant of the University of New South Wales regiment and member of the regimental council of Sydney University regiment. The Nacc said it “will not confirm, deny or otherwise comment on speculation” about the identity of the six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission.
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