Three charts show boutique firms are telling agencies how to spend money Agencies are now getting more advice on how to outsource work. The Canberra Times · Sep 24
Consulting giant Accenture garners $667m in contract variations in a single year AEC defends surging Accenture tech costs as variations mount. The Canberra Times · Sep 22
'Land and expand': Labour hire firms win big in DSS' June signing spree Questions have been raised around staff pay at one of the firms. The Canberra Times · Sep 20
Big banks unanimous in calling for housing supply boost Big four banks call for collaboration between all levels of government to boost housing supply to address intergenerational home-ownership inequity. AAP · Sep 2
Tough personal issues cut short Greens senator's career First-term senator for South Australia Barbara Pocock will not run for a second term in 2028 as her partner battles a brain cancer diagnosis. AAP · Aug 25
Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target The Middle East conflict and higher interest rates have hit project feasibility for builders, as advocates call for a rethink of affordable housing. AAP · Aug 20
Nearly 1,500 properties bought using first home buyers’ 5% deposit scheme converted into investments New data shows the federal government scheme has been used by high-income borrowers, including one couple earning an annual $674,000 The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
'Outdated' laws are costing teenage workers thousands Young go-getters are being short-changed more than $10,000 over their careers by a law that denies them superannuation, advocates say. AAP · Aug 4
The $300k logo, the $84k pool contract, and KPMG's review tab A look at little known taxpayer spending you may have missed. The Canberra Times · Aug 2
Labor backs super boost for youngest Aussie workers The national Labor conference has approved a move to have all workers under 18 paid superannuation regardless of how much they work. AAP · Jul 23
KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’ Greens senator says appointment of Michael Ebeid ‘risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 2
Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts Having been hauled over the coals by a parliamentary committee, KPMG is again facing scrutiny regarding its suitability to run government training programs. AAP · Jun 26
AAP · Jun 19 'Dubious honour': consultancy giants cop trust barb A senator has been "gobsmacked" over the response by a former KPMG chief to a question over public trust of big consultancy firms at a federal inquiry.
AAP · Jun 18 'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal.
The Canberra Times · Jun 5 'No procedure': watchdog defends keeping $3m KPMG contracts amid probe Partnership loophole leaves watchdog powerless to discipline KPMG.
The Canberra Times · Jun 4 Depts reviewing contracts after scandal-hit firm's accusation of deceptive conduct Officials reconsidering millions in KPMG contracts.
The Canberra Times · May 29 An effective 'reset' of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings It's more than an issue of appointment.
The Conversation · May 28 Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which began officially in July 2023.