NSW and Victorian governments put embattled firm KPMG on notice
The NSW and Victorian governments are reviewing their contracts with KPMG following a whistleblower scandal. The NSW government has demanded assurances that individuals under investigation are not involved in government contracts. KPMG is under increasing scrutiny as it faces ethical concerns and executive departures.
- ▪The NSW government has requested KPMG to confirm that no personnel under investigation are working on government contracts.
- ▪KPMG has multimillion-dollar contracts with the NSW government, totaling over $70 million.
- ▪The Victorian government is also reviewing its contracts with KPMG due to the ongoing issues.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:38:17 +1000 |
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