Former Asic head accuses government of failing him during ‘abusive advertising campaign’

Former corporate watchdog chair James Shipton tells Senate inquiry of attacks on his character, competence and integrity

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The former head of Australia’s corporate watchdog has described feeling suicidal after an “abusive advertising campaign” waged against him, accusing the government of failing to support him.

A Senate committee is examining the ability of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) to investigate allegations of corporate misconduct and to undertake enforcement action.

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