Then, after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which began officially in July 2023.By now, the NACC should be a well-functioning, well-respected body, kicking goals and enjoying public trust.But, in an extraordinary irony, the NACC has become best known for "own goals", rocked by internal scandals and attracting a litany of complaints.This week, things reached the point where its commissioner, Paul Brereton, announced his resignation — two years short of serving his five-year term — declaring he had become "a distraction".A former NSW Supreme Court judge, Brereton came to the job with a formidable reputation, including having conducted the inquiry into allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan At the very least, the commissioner should publish guidance about exceptional circumstances so the public has a better understanding of the factors considered for a public hearing".Whether things are loosened and some public hearings are encouraged will be a key test of how much of a "reset" the NACC will undergo.Michelle Grattan is a professorial fellow at the University of Canberra and chief political correspondent at The Conversation, where this article first appeared.