FED:Regulator confirms probe as advisory firm head 'quits' The head of KPMG has reportedly resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it's probing registered company auditors at the firm. AAP · May 29
'I take accountability': top advisory firm leader quits The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm. AAP · May 29
Albanese government to lift ban on working with PwC Australia as police investigation continues Exclusive: Finance minister to consider feedback from senators before making decision final The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
Australians who don’t pay child support should be chased by tax office, parliamentary committee says Some 16% of women and 8% of men will suffer from financial abuse in their lifetimes, an annual toll estimated at $5.7bn The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024
Big four consultancy firms should have partner numbers slashed by up to 600, Australian inquiry says Banning political donations or restructuring firms to reduce conflict of interest are not part of recommendations The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024
Maritime road rage: windfarm protesters 'rock the boat' of Labor cruise An anti-wind farm protest has turned ugly. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024 PwC chief’s $1.2m bonus kept ‘secret for more than a year’, inquiry told Kevin Burrowes received additional salary from the firm’s international arm but did not initially reveal it to parliamentary inquiry into company
AAP · Jun 14, 2024 Lack of technology poses 'existential risk' to ASIC The boss of the financial services watchdog has revealed a lack of investment in data capability and technology is hampering its ability to tackle crime..
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 The world 'deserves the truth' behind PwC scandal The PwC tax leak scandal has gone beyond Australian borders and everyone deserves to know who exactly was involved, a senator says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024 Senate committee report accuses PwC of trying to cover up tax leaks scandal New claim follows earlier report by the committee accusing the firm of a ‘calculated’ breach of trust
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024 Liberal senator demands PwC executives ‘bare their necks’ at inquiry into consultancies Richard Colbeck says PwC International must clarify reports it took control of Australian firm after tax leaks scandal
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2024 ‘Incredible failure’: KPMG rejects claims it assessed ‘the wrong company’ before $423m payment to Paladin Exclusive: Firm’s denial comes after weeks of intense criticism, including accusations that it misled parliament
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024 Consultancy firms divided on controversial tax scheme as ATO threatens action EY and KPMG won’t end practice of partners legally splitting part of income with spouses to reduce their tax burden
The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023 Report critical of big four consultancies was censored by Australian government agency, academic claims Peter Carey tells inquiry he was asked by Accounting Standards Board to omit details because partners from PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY sat on the board
The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2023 MPs condemn payment of millions to consultants over federally funded grant schemes Politicians and union say assessment of applications should no longer be outsourced to private companies
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023 Powerful US and UK committees lobbied to pressure PwC to release report sought in Australia Exclusive: Richard Colbeck urged counterparts to seek document used to clear firm’s partners of wrongdoing
AAP · Nov 3, 2023 Accused auditors dodge black mark by resigning: ASIC A Senate committee has heard auditors accused of committing misdemeanours could escape consequences and scrutiny by resigning.