Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleFederal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is "furious" and "ropeable" at revelations a former partner at consulting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers leaked confidential government briefings.
The board found internal communications within PWC that suggested Mr Collins was aware that confidential information could be leveraged by the firm to market to new clients. "There is no consultation without trust, and we want to be able to consult in a meaningful way when changes to the tax system are in prospect. And the actions that we've seen alleged and reported cut across that.The ABC has contacted PWC for comment.Changes flagged to protect integrity
"As a government that wants to be consultative where we can, this puts that sort of consultation at risk," he said.The treasurer said work was already underway looking at what could be done to strengthen confidentiality processes and prevent future leaks.
Come on. Two years, should be banned for life.
gov consultations with commercial businesses over how to structure the tax regime should be public information
Why is PwC getting so much taxpayer money and nothing almost in tax and why isn't police investigate
He leaked the report.
Jim’s ropable. 🤷🏽♂️ That’s like getting hit with a wet lettuce leaf.
Maybe they should fire PWC, and while they're at it, get rid of all government by consultancy, and return to the balanced, expert advice that used to be sourced from gov't department public servants.
seeking compo no doubt the sook
Damn - how dare we have transparent government?
Transparency
Jim is ok
What was the government hiding for Jim to through all the toys out of the cot .
Was he not a whistle blower? Which the govt want to protect?
What about the Robodebt RC?
He won't ban them because he wants to work there after he loses next election
Everything the treasury does should be completely transparent and held to account.... anything less only breeds corruption.
Australians are furious over nothing getting done about the cost of living crisis.
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