Why the government won’t ban PwC from federal work


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

Embattled global consulting firm PwC won’t be banned outright from federal work by the Albanese government, which insists the scandal is not a procurement issue and its response is therefore limited.

A looming criminal inquiry has also limited its action, with departments reluctant to demand the names of PwC staff involved to avoid prejudicing an investigation by the Australian Federal Police.

The response to the growing scandal came under scrutiny …

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