Robert McClelland named new corruption watchdog chief after Brereton resignation

Key points

• Former Labor attorney-general Robert McClelland is set to become head of the National Anti-Corruption Committee, with Christopher Savundra as his deputy. The attorney-general's office has recommended both men to the governor-general.
• The appointments follow the resignation of inaugural commissioner Paul Brereton in May, after scrutiny of his handling of conflicts of interest. Both men have been approved by a parliamentary committee for five-year terms starting January 11 next year.
• Acting commissioner Kylie Kilgour and acting deputies will serve until then.