Ziggy Switkowski
PwC wrongfully claimed legal privilege over documents to frustrate Tax Office, inquiry told
The consulting giant stymied Tax Office attempts to obtain thousands of documents, according to evidence at a parliamentary inquiry into the industry spurred by the tax leaks scandal.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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‘Most valuable option’: Switkowski backs case for nuclear as states dig in
Business leader and nuclear physicist Ziggy Switkowski said the next generation of nuclear plants could justify their higher cost because of the value of their reliable baseload power.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
PwC braces for Switkowski report, brings in a raft of changes
A review into the firm’s governance and structures is expected to make recommendations aimed at improving culture and operations after a damaging leak of confidential government information.
- by Sarah Danckert
Consultants? Save your money, advises corporate veteran Graeme Samuel
But PwC assures a parliamentary inquiry the long-awaited Ziggy Switkowski report into its internal culture will be published in time for the footy next week.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
PwC apology doesn’t stop senators demanding names of those involved
PwC Australia acting CEO said she was committed to being fully transparent as she issued an open letter of apology, but did not name the nine partners the company put on leave.
- by Rachel Clun and Clancy Yeates
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PwC tax scandal
Does Switkowski have the mongrel needed to deal with PwC?
A lynch mob for PwC is growing. Will the appointment of veteran troubleshooter Ziggy Switkowski be enough to silence critics?
- by Elizabeth Knight
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PwC tax scandal
Torture by a thousand cuts: Why the PwC scandal won’t die
It’s been the scandal that keeps on giving and PwC Australia is feeling the extreme discomfort of consequence creep.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Crown, Blackstone confident state regulators will approve $8.9b deal
US private equity firm Blackstone’s takeover of casino operator Crown is growing more likely, with multiple parties confident of regulatory approval.
- by Dominic Powell, Tom Rabe, Jessica Yun and Josh Gordon
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‘It’s quite disgusting’: Switkowski’s plan to govern both Crown and RMIT flops
He lent his credentials to Crown to enhance the casino group’s damaged governance reputation. But it has cost the former chief executive of Telstra and Optus dearly.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Casinos
Crown Resorts’ $261 million loss isn’t its biggest problem
The James Packer-backed casino’s full-year results were as diabolical as they were meaningless.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Ziggy Switkowski to replace Coonan as Crown chair
Crisis-stricken casino giant Crown Resorts has appointed former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski as its next chairman to replace Helen Coonan, who will resign from the company on Friday.
- by Patrick Hatch
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