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.

A deep dive into the National Anti-Corruption Commission leads to secrets upon secrets — and the military seemingly at every turn.