The former federal police commissioner did not seek to extend his tenure as the interim inspector-general for the Basin when his term ended last month.
Last month, Water Minister Keith Pitt announced the Commonwealth would seek to establish a new inspector-general of water compliance office that encompassed the responsibilities of the IIG.
"The watchdog never had any powers. It was appointed on an interim basis and disappeared as soon as he came, almost, and now we've got another announcement about a new watchdog which also doesn't have any powers, and is vacant," Senator McAllister said.
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