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Kat Wong

Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

An inquiry began into consulting services after PwC staff leaked tax change information. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia spends more on consultancy services than any other nation proportionally, giving rise to conflicts of interest and transparency issues, a senate report has found.

A senate committee launched an inquiry into the management and integrity of consulting services after PwC was accused of abusing its trusted role as an adviser when staff leaked information on proposed federal government tax changes to clients.

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