By Tess Ikonomou in Canberra
ATTORNEY-General Mark Dreyfus says PwC must be “fully accountable” for the tax scandal, but would not be drawn on referring the consulting firm to the anti-corruption commission.
Mr Dreyfus said the allegations were “deeply troubling” and will be investigated by the Australian Federal Police.
“What’s important is that PwC be fully accountable for their actions,” he told ABC Radio.
“I’m not going to make a comment on whether or not any matter could be referred to the national anti-corruption commission.”
Mr Dreyfus said the commission will decide on what matters it investigates.
Greens senator Barbara Pocock has previously said she intends to refer PwC to the anti-corruption watchdog when it becomes operational next month.
Asked if the names of the nine partners PwC stood down should be made public, Mr Dreyfus said the matter had “some way to run yet”.
“The matter of the names is part of the continuing investigation, the continuing handling in this matter by the Tax Practitioners Board and no doubt in the investigation by the Australian Federal Police,” he said.
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