Live: KPMG bosses to be grilled over whistleblower scandal
One of Australia's big four consultancy groups is facing the Senate again over its whistleblower scandal. Follow live.
The new chair of KPMG, Michael Ebeid, testified at a parliamentary hearing that he was left physically and emotionally shaken after speaking with the whistleblower. Former CEO Andrew Yates was asked how much the whistleblower is worth, but he did not provide a figure. The joint committee is working through a large amount of information related to the scandal.
KPMG has agreed to hand over relevant documents to other firms connected with the scandal. CEO John Sams expressed regret for the conduct and the failure to support the whistleblower. KPMG is being urged to create a culture that encourages employees to report wrongdoing. CEO Sams has been answering staff questions and receiving feedback in person. The hearing has been extended into overtime due to the extensive discussion.
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