Labor senator accuses PwC of ‘deception and betrayal’ in misuse of Treasury information
by Henry Belot from World news | The Guardian on (#6BKCN)
Deborah O'Neill has also raised concerns that other consultancy firms may have engaged in similar practices without being detected
An Australian senator has delivered a scathing rebuke of the consultancy firm PwC, arguing its misuse of Treasury information was a betrayal of professional ethics and standards while suggesting more resignations may be necessary.
On Monday night, the chief executive of PwC Australia, Tom Seymour, resigned after sustained criticism of the firm allegedly profiting from sharing confidential government tax policy with colleagues.
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