Jim Chalmers says there was a breach of trust when a former partner at consulting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers leaked confidential government briefings to the firm's staff and partners.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleFederal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is "furious" and "ropeable" at revelations a former partner at consulting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers leaked confidential government briefings.
The board found internal communications within PWC that suggested Mr Collins was aware that confidential information could be leveraged by the firm to market to new clients. "There is no consultation without trust, and we want to be able to consult in a meaningful way when changes to the tax system are in prospect. And the actions that we've seen alleged and reported cut across that.The ABC has contacted PWC for comment.Changes flagged to protect integrity
"As a government that wants to be consultative where we can, this puts that sort of consultation at risk," he said.The treasurer said work was already underway looking at what could be done to strengthen confidentiality processes and prevent future leaks.
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