Anti-corruption boss hits back at suggestions he contributed to robodebt victims’ suffering

Senate estimates hearing also hears a second investigation is under way into Paul Brereton’s conductFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPaul Brereton, the outgoing national anti-corruption commissioner, has defended his actions and decisions as the watchdog’s first head in a tense Senate estimates hearing, and hit back at suggestions he contributed to the suffering of robodebt victims.It was also revealed during the Tuesday night hearing that Brereton is the subject of a second investigation by the organisation’s inspector. Continue reading...