Big four consultants
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- Queensland government
Former department head’s firm lands major work in consulting cash splash
A two-part investigation into government consultant and contractor use also found $25 million awarded to “big four” firms despite the LNP’s tough election stance.
- Matt Dennien
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Thirty thousand people applied for Stephanie’s finance job. Two ‘soft skills’ sealed the deal
Securing a graduate role at a big four consulting firm can set you up for life. But as competition among hungry contenders intensifies, you need more than a university transcript up your sleeve.
- Bronte Gossling
- Exclusive
- Political leadership
Labor vowed to crack down on consultants, but spending is going up
The federal government had $637 million in active consulting contracts in the last six months, compared to $514 million in the half year before that.
- Olivia Ireland and Brittany Busch
Brisbane 2032 could bring a $70 billion windfall: Deloitte
Greater Brisbane alone stands to enjoy a $39.5 billion economic boost from the Olympics, but only if they act as a catalyst for reform, a new report says.
- Cameron Atfield
‘Scare campaign ends today’: Public service to grow 2.24 per cent
Queensland’s public service will grow by 2.2 per cent, Treasurer David Janetzki revealed on Tuesday as the first LNP state budget since 2014 confirmed consultancy services would be brought in-house.
- Cameron Atfield
‘Tell me what you can build’: AI boom turns into gold rush for consultants
While the tech industry is looking for ways to make money off artificial intelligence, consultants like McKinsey and KPMG have already started cashing in.
- Tripp Mickle
PwC tolerated poor behaviour, gave CEO too much power, review finds
PwC Australia oversaw a culture that fostered a “whatever it takes” approach and created a chief executive role that was unaccountable to the board, a new report has found.
- Sarah Danckert and Natassia Chrysanthos
- Opinion
- Public service
I’m a consultant, but I support a $3 billion spend on the public service
You can’t replace consultants overnight, and if the government strips back their numbers it’s going to need to pay public servants better salaries.
- Christopher Pyne
Speaking out cost Brendan $2 million. But he says he’d do it again
A former KPMG partner who exposed serious flaws in the NSW rail corporation has told a parliamentary inquiry that he would do it again, despite it costing him his job.
- Matt O'Sullivan
- Analysis
- PwC tax scandal
The $780m target on the backs of embattled consulting giants
The increased penalties Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced earlier this month could create financial chaos for PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY.
- Colin Kruger