Claims by National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton that he “recused” himself from the Robodebt referrals have “no justification whatsoever” and are “simply wrong", says top former judge.

The sole person responsible for policing internal corruption at the National Anti-Corruption Commission is refusing to say whether an actual “investigation” has begun into the Robodebt referrals scandal.

The NSW Liberals takeover by the “right-wing” of the federal party hit a snag after Rob Stokes turned down the gig — because he's busy taking action on climate change.

National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton made misleading statements to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus over his management of conflicts of interest over Robodebt.

National Anti-Corruption Commission boss Paul Brereton was present for the majority of a Robodebt decision meeting, despite claiming to have been “recused”.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians should stand up to News Corporation and stop “kowtowing” to the Murdoch media empire, says former top editor Eric Beecher.