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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Henry Belot

Federal government under fire for hiring KPMG on health and climate while firm advises fossil fuels

KPMG logo on building
KPMG has been engaged by the Labor government to consult on the health system and climate change while simultaneously offering services to the oil and gas industry. Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Doctors, health researchers and crossbench MPs have criticised the federal government for paying consultancy giant KPMG to help shape its national health and climate strategy, raising concerns about the firm’s work with the fossil fuel industry.

The new strategy, which will be delivered by the end of the year, will outline ways to ensure the health system is prepared for the impacts of climate change and suggest measures to reduce emissions.

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