Jun 15, 2026 – 4.18pmKPMG has agreed to stop bidding for federal government work for at least three months while the Finance Department investigates the firm, escalating the fallout over a whistleblower complaint.The move is a blow to KPMG’s Canberra arm and could put hundreds of jobs at risk. The firm holds $270 million in federal contracts while an additional $330 million in contracts are set to expire on June 30. The finance investigation is expected to run until September.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles