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PwC scandal sparks calls for Andrews to tighten rules on big consultancies
Integrity experts say the big four consulting firms with access to top levels of government should play by the same disclosure rules as lobbyists to remove conflict-of-interest risks.
- by Royce Millar and Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Tax board demands names as it continues PwC tax leak investigation
The Tax Practitioners Board is demanding PwC name the nine partners the firm stood down this week, as the RBA governor also called for it to be transparent.
- by Rachel Clun
Yes, we need more housing, but we also need stricter building regulations
Letter writers applaud the NSW Productivity Commissioner’s support for increased density, but there are plenty of caveats.
Editorial
Opinion
PwC’s self-immolation prompts concern the fire has spread
A corrupt culture could permeate the outsourcing of federal government work to the consultant industry and we are powerless to prevent it
- The Herald's View
‘My interest will not wane’: Labor’s Deb O’Neill circles bleeding PwC
The senator has been leading Labor’s assault on the consulting giant in the upper house over the leak of confidential information about the government’s tax plans.
- by Lisa Visentin
PwC stonewalled tax office attempts to investigate leak
The ATO boss said it took a long time to gather information about the tax leak scandal due to obstacles placed in the authority’s path.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
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PwC had one product to sell. Turns out it wasn’t a good one
PwC is trying desperately to head off what could be a global crisis for the firm’s network of affiliated businesses, but the damage has already been done.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
PwC apology doesn’t stop senators demanding names of those involved
PwC Australia acting CEO said she was committed to being fully transparent as she issued an open letter of apology, but did not name the nine partners the company put on leave.
- by Rachel Clun and Clancy Yeates
Opinion
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PwC horror show claims fresh casualties, with more damage on cards
Given the current mood of the Senate, the latest round of estimates hearing is unlikely to throw up any good news for the professional services firm.
- by Sarah Danckert
PwC boss to take action as battle to release names heats up
PwC is about to make a significant announcement as the battle to release the names of those implicated in the tax scandal continues in Senate estimates this week.Â
- by Colin Kruger
Analysis
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Contagion shows no one is safe from PwC scandal
Potential charges for current and former partners, and the loss of the Commonwealth as its largest customer, is a real possibility for PwC Australia.
- by Colin Kruger