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Allens denies ‘poor judgment’ in KPMG whistleblower investigation
Allens has denied a senator's claims that it exercised "poor judgment" when accepting answers from three KPMG partners as credible during an investigation into whistleblower claims.
Dexus chair questions why Allens didn’t ask about KPMG allegations
The chair of Dexus told a parliamentary inquiry Friday that this initial reaction to an Allens report into a whistleblower’s allegations about ethical failures at KPMG was “why didn’t you come and talk to us?”.
‘I was part of it. I’m sorry’, KPMG deputy counsel says to whistleblower
KPMG's deputy general counsel has said his investigation into a whistleblower's claims of ethical breaches was "fundamentally undermined" by dishonest answers to his questions and "restricted" scope.
KPMG ex-COO admits whistleblower’s locker claim but says expulsion ‘unprecedented’
The former chief operating officer at KPMG has admitted that she stored a confidential Lendlease document in her locker and considered sharing it with a colleague but has said she did not understand why she was the only person forced out from the partnership. 
Optus chair accuses KPMG of ‘flagrant breach of duty’
Optus chair John Arthur said Friday KPMG's alleged sharing of the telco's confidential information to win business with Telstra was an “egregious breach of responsibilities”. 
Westpac ex-audit chair didn’t disclose KPMG claims to board, inquiry told
The former chair of Westpac’s board audit committee did not disclose allegations made by a whistleblower that KPMG breached its confidentiality obligations, having resigned due to his “social engagements” with senior members of the accounting firm during a tender, an inquiry has heard.
Arrium directors, KPMG fail in fight over class action’s key evidence
Arrium's former directors and auditor KPMG have lost a challenge to a key report relied on by shareholders in a class action over the collapsed steelmaker that says the company overstated the value of its assets.
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Costs Court won’t hear Lander & Rogers, Carlisle fight over $3M in fees
Carlisle Homes has lost its bid to have a $3 million fee dispute with Lander & Rogers dealt with by the Costs Court, with a judge finding the court doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter. 
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Australian Super property entity dodges $36M windfall gains tax
An Australian Super entity is exempt from a $36.2 million tax assessment following the rezoning of a property in Dingley Village, in the first tribunal decision under Victoria's Windafall Gains Tax Act. 
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Edify reaches financial close on Ganymirra, Majors Creek hybrid projects
Edify Energy has reached financial close on two solar and battery projects near Townsville, paving the way for construction to begin on the developments, which are expected to supply enough electricity to power more than 100,000 homes.