Beyond PwC: The big consultancy rip-off
July 23, 2023
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Episode 1013 · July 23, 2023
Beyond PwC: The big consultancy rip-off
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<p>It started with PwC, but now accusations are being levelled at the other big consultancy firms in Australia.</p><p>Over the last 10 years, more and more government decision-making has been outsourced to multi-billion dollar firms in lucrative contracts. </p><p>Now, the firms’ relationships with government and their level of influence are under close scrutiny in Canberra. </p><p>Today, chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Karen Middleton on the big four consultancies – and why one contract between Deloitte and the Home Affairs department had to be terminated.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Chief political correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Karen Middleton</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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