Labor senator Deborah O’Neil questions $1 divestment of government consultancy, saying it was done with ‘unseemly haste’
Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Consultancy firm PwC has been accused of trying to “phoenix” its staff back into business with state and federal governments, with departments urged to view the creation of a new company with scepticism.
PwC has announced plans to divest itself of all government work in Australia by spinning off a new company, as part of a $1 buyout by private equity investor Allegro Funds.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
About Author
More Stories
Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’
Peter Dutton defends attending Hemmes fundraiser as Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland
Mark Carney to be next Canada PM after winning Liberal leadership race