Mr Abbott has been appointed Inspector, with oversight of complaints relating to the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Office of Public Integrity and the Ombudsman.

In a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, Mr Abbott has worked in private practice in the fields of criminal, civil, commercial, military and appellate law.

He replaces outgoing Acting Inspector Stephen Plummer, and succeeds the inaugural Inspector, Mr Philip Strickland SC.

Mr Abbott’s appointment commences today for a period of 3 years.