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 · Jun 4, 2023
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 · Jun 4, 2023
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 · Jun 4, 2023
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 New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
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 Conversation · Jun 1, 2023
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. The New Daily · May 31, 2023
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 Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
‘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 New Daily · May 31, 2023
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 The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
‘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 Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
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 · May 31, 2023
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. ABC News · May 31, 2023
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. The Conversation · May 31, 2023
Afternoon Update: RBA governor suggests more share houses; inflation rises; and vapour blasts from a Saturn moon Underlying inflation and price pressures easing, shrinking the likelihood of another RBA rate hike on Tuesday The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
The New Daily · May 31, 2023 PwC’s $1 million review failed to question robodebt legality A federal government department will consider whether it should seek a $1 million refund from PwC after it did not deliver a 2017 report on its robodebt audit.
The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023 Philip Lowe ‘appalled’ by PwC scandal but says firm will continue to audit Reserve Bank At an estimates hearing on Wednesday, RBA governor also repeats the bank’s commitment to raising interest rates to reduce inflation
The New Daily · May 31, 2023 ‘Destroys trust’: Philip Lowe reveals RBA hired embattled PwC over staff underpayment scandal Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has confirmed the central bank has underpaid staff, revealing embattled consultancy PwC was hired to help.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 PwC tax leak scandal: Greens senator accuses police of conducting ‘inadequate desktop assessment’ Barbara Pocock’s remarks in Senate estimates come as Australian Taxation Office and AFP blame each other for inaction in 2019
The New Daily · May 30, 2023 Environment department has PwC contracts: Plibersek Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has asked for contracts her department has with PwC to be placed under "strict controls".
The New Daily · May 30, 2023 Michael Pascoe: Waiting for other PwC shoes to drop all over Canberra To mix my metaphors, there is a footlocker of shoes yet to drop from the PricewaterhouseCoopers scandal – and not on PwC.
Multichannel News · May 30, 2023 Modern-Day Video: It’s a Numbers Game (Schley) Consumers are embracing more services than ever. But everything has limits
The New Daily · May 30, 2023 ‘I don’t know’: Finance Minister’s honest admission about PwC tax scandal The government cannot directly say if it can stop doing business with PwC, a firm whose ex-CEO allegedly leaked Australian tax secrets.
Birmingham Post · May 30, 2023 Leicester ranked best in region in Demos/PwC city survey Mayor says city’s position reflects inward investment in areas such as Space Park and Waterside, and focus on jobs and skills
ABC News · May 30, 2023 Lack of detail stopped Australian Federal Police initially investigating PwC breach The Australian Taxation Office raised concerns about a confidentiality breach at PwC to Australian Federal Police in March 2018, but a lack of detail meant no investigation was launched.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 Treasury referred PwC to AFP after ‘clearly disturbing’ emails revealed, Senate hears Senator Barbara Pocock has requested PwC release the names of partners understood to be involved, saying she is ‘confident they will reach the public’