Industry department officials have said they are reconsidering their position on millions of dollars in current work with KPMG, after the scandal-hit firm was accused of deceptive behaviour, misleading clients and misusing confidential information to win contracts.
In the economics committee at Senate estimates, Greens senator Barbara Pocock pressed department officials on their existing contracts with the big four firm.
Industry deputy secretary Neil Mason told the committee the department had about 14 current contracts with KPMG, in various stages of delivery, spanning financial, insurance, technology, audit and consultancy services.
