PwC tax leak scandal not isolated to Australia, senators claim

PwC global executives say there is no evidence that confidential evidence was used by partners outside Australia for commercial gain, despite assertions from senators Barbara Pocock and Deborah O’Neill. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

The politicians who exposed PwC’s leak of government secrets have claimed the scandal is not isolated to Australia, citing emails that reveal global partners knew they received confidential material and provided assistance.

Confirmation that PwC Australia partners shared confidential details about multinational tax plans triggered an internal investigation, released on Wednesday, which exposed a culture where “revenue is king” and profit is sometimes prioritised above ethics.