Big bank dumps scandal-hit audit firm after 57 years ANZ is looking for a new audit firm to replace KPMG, which has been under fire for months after a whistleblowing scandal. AAP · Oct 2
Huge 800 home development to transform area around London Stadium Student flats and shared living spaces would be built across six towers at Westfield Avenue Evening Standard · Sep 3
Real estate group in the red after messy offshore exit Real estate and construction group Lendlease continues to struggle against a heavy share price, leadership departures and its exit from global operations. AAP · Aug 17
Five key takeaways from parliamentary hearings into client leaks at KPMG Partners say they ‘don’t recall’ leaked papers and are accused by lawyers of being misleading as more whistleblowers come forward The Guardian - AU · Aug 15
'I am so sorry': audit investigator's belated apology An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors. AAP · Aug 14
He'd 'facilitated' the corruption. Then he went to a cafe to spill the beans The meeting, 'the crucial communications', and the pseudonym. The Canberra Times · Jul 24
Minister resigns after CFMEU-linked corruption finding ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has stood down from her portfolio after a report found "serious corrupt conduct" had occurred in her office. AAP · Jul 23
'Good mates with Mr Squiggle': the foul-mouthed texts that helped take down a minister How deep flaws in ACT governance came to light - finally The Canberra Times · Jul 23
Watchdog exposes serious corruption, hidden pipeline between ACT officials and union Major report reveals findings after five-year probe. The Canberra Times · Jul 23
KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal KPMG Australia has penalized seven staff members for misusing confidential client information. Financial penalties up to A$180,000 were imposed after an internal audit leak probe. This scandal has already led to the resignations of the firm's CEO and other senior leaders. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is also investigating… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done? A parliamentary inquiry heard claims from one former employee that partners pursued ‘revenue growth at all costs’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 27
The Guardian - AU · Jun 19 KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract