Professional Services 2 mins to read KPMG Australia chair resigns over whistleblower scandal Martin Sheppard was told the firm had ‘insulted’ a parliamentary inquiry last Friday. The affair has now claimed the chair, chief executive, and several partners. Lachlan Colquhoun Tue, 23 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. KPMG Australia’s chair and two senior audit partners will leave the firm as the fallout from the whistleblower scandal continues. Chair
Martin Sheppard has told staff he will resign by the end of August, while chief operating officer Eileen Hoggett, who has already been stood down over the Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user – Pay by monthly credit card
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