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Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell

Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch

Watchdog chief Paul Brereton has warned against bids to weaponise it with inappropriate referrals. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The federal anti-corruption watchdog's in-tray is filling up, with more than 300 referrals made to it since launching at the weekend.

National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton said in his first speech on Monday there had been 44 referrals received via its online system.

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