Statement on the resignation of Ms Nicole Rose PSM

Ms Nicole Rose PSM has tendered her resignation as Deputy Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to the Governor-General, with her resignation taking effect from 6 July 2026.

The Government extends its thanks to Ms Rose for her distinguished leadership and service to the NACC since its establishment in July 2023.

The Government recognises Ms Rose’s strong and enduring contributions to combatting corruption against the Commonwealth and bolstering integrity in the Australian Public Service. This includes Ms Rose’s significant public service across the law enforcement, intelligence and regulatory environments as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) from 2017 to 2023 and the Chief Executive Officer of CrimTrac.

A process will commence to appoint a new Deputy Commissioner of the NACC.

Quotes attributable to Attorney-General, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

“I thank Ms Nicole Rose PSM for her service as Deputy Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission following her appointment in 2023.

“Ms Rose has made an invaluable contribution to the establishment of the NACC as an inaugural Deputy Commissioner.”