Robert McClelland is taking charge the National Anti-Corruption Commission in January. Does he have what it takes?
Robert McClelland has been given the tough job of restoring faith in the federal anti-corruption watchdog, after a series of scandals marred the commission’s early years.
But does he fit the bill?
The current Senate inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has heard a laundry list of requirements for the next anti-corruption commissioner from stakeholders and senators alike.
Many of these have pointed to the importance of finding a commissioner willing to do more work in the public eye.