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

The Guardian Business Friday 19 June 2026, 07:25 UTC By Luca Ittimani 1 min read
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International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKPMG 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...

International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contract

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.

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