PwC Australia’s former CEO among eight partners removed following tax leak scandal

Consultancy firm says partners have exited or are in the process of being removed', alleging professional or governance failures

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PwC Australia's former chief executive is among eight senior personnel named and removed from the firm's partnership in the fallout of the tax leaks scandal, although he is not accused of misusing government information.

The embattled consultancy firm said on Monday the action was a result of its investigation into the handling of confidential government information.

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