Category Archives: Corruption

Inquiry into the corrupt behaviour of PwC is a whitewash

By Jim Hayes

The report from the Senate inquiry into the PwC scandal has recommended that the multinational consultancy firm should be “open and honest,” implying this this isn’t how it has behaved. The report also recommended stricter regulation of large partnerships between government and large private organisations. In all there are 12 recommendations. Continue reading Inquiry into the corrupt behaviour of PwC is a whitewash

Multinationals push back against greater tax disclosure

By Joe Montero

Foreign multinationals operating in Australia are being driven mad by debate in the Senate over stronger tax transparency laws that apply to them. It’s not that the discussion in the Senate is about putting an end to the corporate tax avoidance industry. it is about introducing a little more disclosure to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), and that the information should be available to the public. Continue reading Multinationals push back against greater tax disclosure

The problem with PWC and the Big 4 : Treason is the business model

Investigative journalist Michael West writes (Michael West Media 1 June 2023) about how the scandal surrounding PwC is not one off, but part of systemic problem involving al the 4 big American finance advisory multinationals. All have been acting as the middleman between the Australian government and big corporations. All have been advising their clients how to avoid paying tax, while securing generous government contracts. They stand above the law, betray Australia, and pose the challenge on how o deal with them. Michael West is a former journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, and columnist for News Corp.

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Conflict of interest means the AFP should not be investigating the PwC tax scandal

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The scandal engulfing consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia and its misuse of confidential government data to help clients avoid tax is escalating, and a week ago, senior management agreed to stand down those who were alleged to be directly involved in doing this. This appears to be way to for the company extricate itself from a sticky situation through putting the blame on these individuals. But it is unimaginable that such behaviour could take place without a conspiracy and approval. If not direct participation from the top. Continue reading Conflict of interest means the AFP should not be investigating the PwC tax scandal

Morrison’s multiple ministries is a warning for Australia to change course

By Jim Hayes

On the one hand, the ongoing saga of Scott Morrison’s secret ministries is a distraction from the many important issues Australia faces. On the other, it shines a light onto the way Scot Morrison operated as leader of the Liberal party and in his role as Prime Minister. Continue reading Morrison’s multiple ministries is a warning for Australia to change course

Probe Scott Morrison’s secret ministry behaviour to combat corrupt government

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The revelation of former prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret multiple ministerial roles is attracting a lot of attention. Most of it is negative. So it should be. He stabbed his own minister in the back. Worse still, he deceived Australia. Continue reading Probe Scott Morrison’s secret ministry behaviour to combat corrupt government

A Bucketload of whitewash: Sue Gray’s report shows consequences are for the little people

There is immunity for the silver spoons sand none for the working-class British, says Owen Jones The Guardian 25 May 2022). The Partygate investigation reveals that security staff and cleaners were treated abysmally. The police brass refused to investigate the illegal parties. Meanwhile, those without the protection of power were treated harshly. prime Minister Boris Johnson’s excuse is long hours of work at 10 Downing Street. A pity similar consideration hasn’t been offered to nurses and other health workers battling the Covid pandemic. Their real wages have been cut. But Partygate is not their greatest crime. They have done much worse.

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The corruption of corporate political donations is still here

By Jim Hayes

You can tell we are entering election season. Corporate donations are rolling into the political parties. The fossil fuel companies are there and have officially handed over are $1 million. The comes from analysis by environment campaign group 350.org of Australian Electoral Commission data. Top of the list though is he world of finance. Continue reading The corruption of corporate political donations is still here

The Pandora Papers show the scale of global web of deceit for the rich and powerful

By Joe Montero

The attest trove of leaked documents to go public have become known as the Pandora Papers. Those that have been released implicate 35 current and former world leaders, and the list includes about 400 Australians. Continue reading The Pandora Papers show the scale of global web of deceit for the rich and powerful