Updated Jun 2, 2026 – 5.51pm, first published at 5.46pmThe Victorian government is reviewing KPMG contracts worth tens of millions of dollars to ensure confidential data has not been misused, as the fallout from the firm’s mishandling of whistleblower complaints deepens.The federal government has also launched a review of tax and corporate whistleblowing laws as part of a push to strengthen legal protections for individuals wanting to reveal wrongdoing.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Victoria reviews KPMG public sector contracts over data misuse concerns
The state government described allegations about the firm’s audit leaks as a “serious matter”.
Victoria reviews KPMG contracts over data misuse and whistleblower-complaint mishandling; federal government tightens whistleblowing laws. For enterprises: vendor data-governance frameworks face increased regulatory scrutiny and potential audit/SLA pressure.













