PwC Scandal Reveals Problem with Consulting Firms

featuring Ebony Bennett and Bill Browne

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The Australian government spends a billion dollars or more each year on consulting firms to complete necessary work, often involving confidential information. But a recent scandal at PricewaterhouseCooper has racked the consulting industry, undermining public trust in the system.

This was recorded on Tuesday 16th May 2023 and things may have changed since recording.

The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute

Guest:

Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability Program, the Australia Institute // @Browne90

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey

Edited by: Emily Perkins

Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

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