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.

The boss of the embattled National Anti-Corruption Commission Paul Brereton has been paid almost $1 million by taxpayers in the role to date.

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

The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s decision not to investigate officials at the heart of the Robodebt scandal — a decision it took a year to announce — comprises just two pages.

The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Paul Brereton did not adhere to the body’s own guidelines for managing conflicts, explosive documents reveal.