KPMG Australia faces scrutiny over misuse of Optus information – report
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- KPMG Australia faces scrutiny over misuse of Optus information – report.
- According to the news agency, Sheppard told lawmakers that “The Optus, Telstra matter emerged very recently”.
- The case comes alongside separate allegations that KPMG used confidential Lendlease board papers in bids for major audit mandates with Westpac and property group Dexus.
KPMG Australia faces scrutiny over misuse of Optus information – report. The new disclosure was made by KPMG Australia chairman Martin Sheppard at a parliamentary hearing. Credit: Mike Dotta/Shutterstock.com. · International Accounting Bulletin · Mike Dotta/Shutterstock.com. Ellichipuram Umesh Mon, June 22, 2026 at 9:31 PM GMT+7 1 min read TLS.AX WBC.AX DXS.AX KPMG Australia has admitted that its staff improperly shared confidential Optus information with an internal team pitching for rival Telstra’s audit work, breaching the company’s ethical standards, Reuters reported.
The disclosure, made by KPMG Australia chairman Martin Sheppard at a parliamentary hearing, confirms earlier whistleblower allegations that the company had previously said were not supported by internal and external reviews.
According to the news agency, Sheppard told lawmakers that “The Optus, Telstra matter emerged very recently”.