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How reliance on consultancy firms like PwC undermines the capacity of governments

In the wake of the PwC scandal, there is renewed interest in the work of outside agencies within Australian government.

The Conversation

Senate hears details of PwC attempts to deflect investigations into tax leak scandal

Inquiry told of consultancy’s use of tens of thousands of claims of client privilege to avoid scrutiny

The Guardian - AU

Indonesia's delayed China-funded rail project beset by fresh problems

Indonesia's transport ministry and three consultants have pushed back on a China-funded consortium's plan to start full commercial operations of the country's $7.3 billion first high-speed train service in August, an internal document shows.

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Consultancy firms to face scrutiny of Senate inquiry

A Senate inquiry will explore the interaction of consultants and government departments at a public hearing, as the PwC tax advice scandal continues.

The New Daily

Calvary acquisition faces its most significant hurdle

A full bench will consider the push for an injunction.

The Canberra Times

PwC Australia scandal: $27m river modelling contract referred to audit body

Murray-Darling Basin Authority seeks assurances that confidential information has not been compromised

The Guardian - AU

Self-interest versus public good: the untold damage the PwC scandal has done to the professions

The unfolding PwC scandal could be considered nothing more than an especially egregious example of ethical failure with dire consequences.

The Conversation

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Afternoon Update: Kathleen Folbigg dubbed ‘our Lindy Chamberlain’; Jacinda Ardern becomes a dame; and Barbie film drains world of pink paint

An inquiry heard that Folbigg and her two daughters had rare genetic variation and her son may have died from an underlying disorder

The Guardian - AU

There's more than reputation at stake: PwC faces penalties, including possible jail time

What penalties does the consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers face for sharing confidential government tax policy information and (in its words) betraying the public’s trust?

The Conversation

Further federal action against PwC on the cards

The treasurer says the government would consider further action against PwC following a police investigation into the tax advice scandal.

The New Daily

Spotlight on Bruce Lehrmann

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has not ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over her rape claim, and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government is working hard on the complex issue of compensation for victims of alleged war crimes.

Crikey

What is the PwC tax scandal? Who is Peter-John Collins? Who knew about it? Why does it matter?

Consulting giant PwC is embroiled in a scandal of its own doing, having used confidential government information to benefit its bottom line. Here's how it happened, and what consequences the firm is facing.

ABC News

How does Belfast stack up against other UK cities for 'good growth'?

Belfast is the top performing city out of the devolved regions in PwC's 'Good Growth Index'.

Belfast Live

In the mild world of Australian regulators, no one goes to jail

When in doubt, Australian regulators prefer a quiet word or a stern warning with regards to corruption, leaving the industry toothless.

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The New Daily

Health puts PwC contracts back under the microscope

A Senate budget estimates hearing in Canberra has been told $25 million in contracts with PwC are being examined for any conflicts of interest and risks.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: the PwC scandal should be ripe for the National Anti-Corruption Commission's attention

By coincidence, the furore around the consultancy firm PwC is raging just as the National Anti-Corruption Commission is gearing up for its start of business on July 1.

The New Daily

Attorney-General says PwC must be ‘fully accountable’

PwC must be "fully accountable" for the tax scandal leak, but the Attorney-General won't say if it should be investigated by the anti-corruption commission.

Crikey

Julian Assange: the plot thickens

The FBI has reopened its case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, putting a dampener on hopes he could soon be released, and Health Minister Mark Butler’s wife Daniela Ritorto has quit her job at a company linked to a $23.4 million government contract.

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Ben Roberts-Smith judgment day, AI ban considered, Maroons’ Origin stunner

SAS soldier will learn verdict in defamation case against three newspapers this afternoon; Labor to consider outlawing certain types of AI

The New Daily

‘Ropeable’: Treasurer says PwC partners will be named ‘in time’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is "ropeable" about the PwC tax scandal and that the names of those involved will be made public "in time".

The Guardian - AU

PwC Australia scandal: what actually happened and will it be fatal for the advisory firm?

The Australian affiliate of PricewaterhouseCoopers is subject to a police investigation in a crisis that could have global implications

Evening Standard

‘We want to demystify the choices for parents as well as students’

Unsure of how best to help your teen navigate the new educational landscape? Then it’s time to speak to an expert, writes Julie Henry

ABC News

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says naming of PwC partners placed on leave will happen 'in time'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the naming of partners at consulting giant PwC involved in misusing confidential government information will happen "in time".

ABC News

PwC asked to hand over more information amid new investigation into leaking of tax information

PriceWaterHouse Coopers insists it will comply with a request to hand over information to the Tax Practitioners Board looking into the leaking of confidential treasury documents.

The Conversation

Word from The Hill: PwC scandal, McGowan quitting politics, PM's trip to Singapore and high inflation figure

As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team.

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