'Truth established' over ex-Carlton chief's lewd photo The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him. AAP · Sep 11
Consultancy firms win nearly $1bn in Australian contracts in past year despite new outsourcing rules, research shows Greens senator Barbara Pocock says figures do not match Labor government’s rhetoric about cutting back on use of consultants The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025
Labor opens door to PwC after tax scandal Restrictions on consulting firm PwC's ability to bid for government work have been lifted after a shocking tax scandal and allegations it misused information. AAP · Aug 7, 2025
Labor decision to lift ban on PwC ‘an insult’ to inquiry that investigated Treasury scandal, Pocock says Finance department rejects last minute plea from three senators urging it to maintain block on consultancy firm competing for new government work The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2025
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
Political influence and powerful allies: how relative unknown Sam Rae catapulted himself into Labor’s ministry The 38-year-old’s rapid rise through the Victorian right faction has raised some eyebrows – but former colleagues say the new aged care minister is no political hack The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025
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
Australian federal police begin search of PwC headquarters amid tax leaks scandal Chief executive says company is cooperating with the investigation, which is related to individuals who have left the firm The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 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. AAP · Jun 12, 2024
The PwC scandal sparked scrutiny of advisory firms. Is Australia’s consulting sector about to see a reckoning? Accountability and regulation are set to be prominent as the federal inquiry releases its final report on Wednesday The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 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 27, 2024
PwC chairman refuses to share tax leaks scandal investigation with Australian parliament Firm cites legal professional privilege after request for copy of report but provides more detail about scope of investigation The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 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 · Mar 19, 2024
Top News · Mar 13, 2024 Pwc Australia Cuts 300-Plus Jobs After Tax Plan Scandal PwC Australia cuts 300 jobs post tax plan scandal, emphasizing transparency and long-term success. Importance of ethical standards in business highlighted.
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 Hundreds of jobs axed with PwC to 'simplify' business Big Four consultant PwC has made hundreds of jobs redundant and accelerated the retirements of more than 30 partners in an effort to streamline its structures.
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 · Feb 9, 2024 ‘Deadly serious’: Australian regulators criticise PwC refusal to hand over report into tax leaks Consultancy’s global executive says report suggests there’s no evidence confidential information was used for commercial gain
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024 NSW government says EY’s non-disclosure on policy work ‘reflects poorly’ on system EY partners grilled at inquiry over failure to disclose Santos contract while working on government’s ‘future of gas statement’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2024 Crisis-hit consultancies among firms throwing money at Australian political parties Disclosures show PwC alone made $369,973 in direct political donations last financial year
AAP · Nov 28, 2023 PwC censured, fined almost $100,000 after tax leak PwC has been fined nearly $100,000 after a disciplinary tribunal found it brought discredit on the accounting profession.
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 8, 2023 PwC to cut more than 330 jobs in Australia after scandal over misuse of Treasury information Consultancy giant will close ‘skilled service hub’ in South Australia with more redundancies across national workforce
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2023 Big four consultancy firm partners could be banned from being on board of regulator after PwC scandal Greens say Labor has agreed to stop senior executives or partners at firms from becoming board members of Tax Practitioners Board
The Canberra Times · Nov 6, 2023 PwC spin-off is 'ready to go' after final approval Foreign Investment Review Board gives PwC sale approval.