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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.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024

PwC spin-off is 'ready to go' after final approval

Foreign Investment Review Board gives PwC sale approval.

The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2023

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

Peter-John Collins has been banned by ASIC from providing financial services for eight years following his role in the PwC tax advice scandal.

AAP · Oct 20, 2023

'Clearly disturbing': Treasury referred PwC to police after emails exposed by Senate

Treasury boss Steven Kennedy says he was able to refer PwC to police for investigation thanks to a push by senators to expose the depth of the firm's tax leak scandal.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

PwC agrees to 'stand down' staff who knew about Treasury tax leak from government contracts

Consulting firm PwC agrees to a government order to "stand down" any staff who knew about Treasury tax leaks from working on any existing or future government contracts.

ABC News · May 25, 2023

PwC in the firing line and AFP drawn in as Senate asks hard questions about conflict-of-interest drama

A Treasury investigation into the impact of a PwC tax expert's use of confidential information — sold to clients seeking to minimise tax — could lead to the firm being referred to the Australian Federal Police, the assistant treasurer warns.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

PwC scandal shows consultants, like church officials, are best kept out of state affairs

Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers called it “an appalling breach of trust”. But the scandal involving the local arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the world’s second-largest professional services firm, is much worse than that.

The Conversation · May 17, 2023

Labor senator accuses PwC of ‘deception and betrayal’ in misuse of Treasury information

Deborah O’Neill has also raised concerns that other consultancy firms may have engaged in similar practices without being detected

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

PwC Australia CEO Tom Seymour steps down after tax documents leak scandal

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia chief executive Tom Seymour stands down as the consulting firm feels the fallout of a partner betraying the trust of its biggest client: the federal government.

ABC News · May 9, 2023