Senior judge to lead national anti-corruption agency
The Attorney-General plans to recommend Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland as National Anti-Corruption Commissioner.
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland plans to recommend Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland as the next National Anti-Corruption Commissioner. Christopher Savundra will be recommended as National Anti-Corruption Deputy Commissioner.
Deputy Chief Justice McClelland and Christopher Savundra went through an open selection process based on merit. The Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission approved both appointments with unanimous support.
McClelland brings extensive judicial experience and strong leadership to the role. The commission works to improve integrity across the Commonwealth public sector.
- Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO
- Commissioner recommended
- Christopher Savundra
- Deputy commissioner recommended
- Open, competitive, and merit-based process
- Selection method
- Unanimous support
- Parliamentary approval
Why it mattersThe anti-corruption commissioner oversees federal government integrity and misconduct. This role is critical to keeping public trust in institutions.
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