Deloitte admits misuse of government information as scandal engulfing PwC widens

Another big four consultancy firm confirms a conflict of interest breach during Senate inquiry, which could prompt further investigations

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Another big four consultancy firm has confirmed it misused government information last year, widening a scandal that has engulfed global giant PwC.

Deloitte disclosed the breach as part of an ongoing Senate inquiry, but has so far refused to provide any more details about the incident due to client confidentiality.

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