In August 2023, the Commissioner of Taxation alleged former EY partner Peter White had taken $700,000 in secret commissions while promoting three illegal tax schemes to seven wealthy clients.

Briefly, the former big four operative stands accused of letting these clients take advantage of other people’s tax losses to avoid corporate tax (for a hefty fee). And while White has fought ever since to maintain his innocence, he’s also been focused on another battle of at least equal (if not greater) sensitivity.