More than half NACC senior staff in temporary acting roles
More than half of the National Anti-Corruption Commission's senior staff hold temporary roles. They don't have permanent positions.
Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has a staffing crisis. Its acting commissioner, acting CEO and two acting deputy commissioners all hold temporary roles.
Only two senior staff have permanent positions. The commission lost about 15 per cent of its workforce in the past year.
The year before it lost 20.8 per cent. But this is still above the public service average.
Other government agencies hire away the commission's investigators and trained workers. The watchdog has only two staff dedicated to helping witnesses through investigations.
- 250
- NACC total staff
- 15 per cent
- Staff attrition 2025-26
- 20.8 per cent
- Staff attrition 2023-24
- 2
- Witness liaison officers
Why it mattersAn anti-corruption body led by temporary leaders risks delays and inconsistency. It's also losing staff to other agencies. This can cause loss of expertise when investigating serious wrongdoing.
AustraliaAustralians relying on the NACC to investigate corruption may face slower investigations and less experienced staff handling sensitive cases.
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