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KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears

The Guardian · Jun 19, 2026, 7:25 AM

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International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast KPMG has admitted to another breach of ethics after its staff leaked Optus’ confidential information to colleagues bidding for an audit contract with Telstra.The consulting firm’s executives also surveilled a whistleblower’s laptop and dismissed the individual as someone with “workplace grievances”, a parliamentary inquiry heard on Friday. Continue reading...

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