Good morning. Have you heard? The biggest football match in Australia’s history kicks off at 8pm tonight, with all eyes on the Matildas as they face England’s Lionesses in their Fifa Women’s World Cup semi-final. The Matildas say they have been taking things one day at time at this tournament, but with each win the ground around them has shifted as Australians have embraced the team in spectacular fashion. Matildas fever is now giving way to sweaty palms and heart palpitations as the nation holds its collective breath.
Meanwhile, there’s fresh scrutiny over the use of consultants by the government following revelations that PwC did not disclose any real or potential conflicts of interests before being awarded a multimillion-dollar aged care contract that has been suspended since June amid a continuing investigation. The firm did not respond to questions about why no real or perceived conflicts of interest were disclosed given its paid work in the sector. It referred to an earlier statement that said the firm was “unable to comment on client engagements”.
