KPMG confirmed staff leaked Optus confidential data to colleagues bidding for Telstra's audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower, dismissing their concerns as "workplace grievances." Former CEO Andrew Yates resigned over the scandal, receiving $4.1m. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is investigating 12 individuals.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard that the live music talent pipeline is diminishing as fewer young people in regional areas receive music education. This is attributed to a 'user-pays' system, lack of accessible instruments and teachers, and the disappearance of TAFE courses for technical roles.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard the live music talent pipeline is diminishing due to a lack of accessible musical education in regional areas, with a user-pays system and disappearing TAFE courses impacting instrument access, teachers, and technical skills.
The National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) will undergo a parliamentary inquiry after a campaign by disgruntled volunteers. The inquiry follows internal conflicts, including the dismissal of Moonta branch leadership and planned property sales to address a deficit, impacting tourism.
Major Australian business groups are jointly calling on the government to reject proposed changes to capital gains tax, arguing they will discourage investment and harm businesses of all sizes. The reforms, described as the biggest tax shake-up in 25 years, are facing a parliamentary inquiry.
NSW Homicide Squad reveals 11 cold cases may be linked to Ivan Milat, with experts suggesting a long trajectory of offenses before his known murders.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan faces speculation about her leadership after handling three major tests poorly, including integrity law reforms, donation law changes, and a minister's character reference controversy, amidst poor polling and rising opposition.
Rural women are facing significant hurdles in accessing IVF services, including long travel distances, high costs, and delays in crucial test results, a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth heard. Testimonies highlighted the emotional and financial toll on families.
Rural women shared their difficult IVF journeys, including long travel times and lack of same-day results, at a parliamentary inquiry in Tamworth. The inquiry aims to improve fertility support and assisted reproductive treatments for those outside major cities.
A parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is struggling to get answers, with key questions about his security vetting remaining unanswered. MPs are concerned about a lack of documentary evidence and the government's adherence to releasing all relevant papers.
Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Nigel Farage faces a Parliamentary Standards inquiry over a $6.7M gift from billionaire Tether investor Christopher Harborne, declared for personal security, amid questions over undeclared financial interests and compliance with the House of Commons code of conduct.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under parliamentary investigation for allegedly failing to declare a £5M gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, amid growing scrutiny of crypto donations in UK politics.
Chris Minns responds to claims from a parliamentary inquiry that the government "unlawfully redirected" millions of dollars of public money and accused witnesses of lying under oath.
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry replacement program has cost $717 million more than was forecast in the original business case, a parliamentary inquiry has heard.
A parliamentary inquiry makes more than 30 recommendations to address increase of poor veterinary mental health outcomes.
The South Australian environment and tourism minister says she is considering all options to address concerns about the future of the state's National Trust. Volunteers have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the organisation.
Health groups and the federal health minister are raising concerns after Philip Morris representatives appeared in secret at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. The company's appearance was not on the public schedule and their identities were redacted due to safety concerns.
Health groups and the federal health minister are concerned about Philip Morris' secret appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. Representatives gave evidence privately, with their names redacted for safety, sparking criticism over transparency.
Assistant Minister for Customs Julian Hill says he's "astounded" that tobacco giant Philip Morris International was allowed to give evidence to a federal parliamentary inquiry in private. Follow live.
A parliamentary inquiry into the devastating bushfires across Victoria over the summer hears the emotional plea of those impacted.
British PM Keir Starmer survived a parliamentary vote on Tuesday avoiding a Committee of Privileges investigation into whether he misled the House of Commons over Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington. Lawmakers voted 335 to 223 against the inquiry, with Starmer ordering Labour MPs to oppose it. The controversy stems from Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his dismissal in September, and claims that Starmer's office pressured officials to fast-track the appointment.
Sir Keir Starmer comfortably won a parliamentary vote rejecting a referral to a committee investigating his statements about Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment. However, 14 Labour MPs rebelled and Downing Street deployed intensive operations including cabinet minister calls and recalling Scottish MPs from campaigning to secure the result. Critics accused the whipping operation of being a cover-up, with deep frustration among Labour MPs that the issue continues consuming parliamentary time.
No 10 deploys full weight to block parliamentary inquiry bid as MPs warn PM running out of political capitalKeir Starmer has seen off a major Labour rebellion over a bid to force a parliamentary investigation into his appointment of Peter Mandelson, but many of his own MPs warned he was running out of political capital.After Downing Street deployed its full weight to force Labour MPs to block a referral to the privileges committee over the scandal, some angrily accused Starmer of leaving them facing accusations of a “cover-up”. Continue reading...
