Allegations of corporate misconduct involving KPMG, Lendlease, and Westpac regarding audit tenders have been exposed by a whistleblower and a Senator.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 3

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KPMG Lendlease Westpac Deborah O'Neill

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KPMG is accused of professional misconduct, including improper sharing of confidential Optus information, using private documents in bids for Telstra, Westpac, and Dexus, and ending a 70-year audit relationship with Lendlease.

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KPMG
provider of audit, legal, tax advisory, financial, and business advisory services
- The Nigerian Communications Commission is reviewing the telecom interconnection pricing framework in collaboration with KPMG.Mon 03:59
- Inner Growth Academy provided specialized training to several companies, including Ocean Basket, KPMG, Bioland, and Cyta, on September 27, 2026.Sun 15:14
Lendlease
multinational construction, property and infrastructure company

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Westpac
Australian bank and financial-services provider
- Mark Smith commented on the NZ milk price lag, while Westpac economists analyzed increases in household prices in New Zealand.Mon 00:07
- Westpac merged with Commercial Bank of Australia, which was founded as Bank of New South Wales, becoming one of Australia's largest financial institutions.Sat 00:44
Deborah O'Neill
Australian politician

Nothing else this week.

Related events

KPMG is facing a crisis, including parliamentary investigation and scrutiny over client data leaks, while John Sams leads the company.Aug 18

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Sep 3abc.net.au