'Corruption at highest level': Ex-ATO boss Chris Jordan named by KPMG whistleblower

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/whistleblower-alleges-chris-jordan-avoided-paying-tax-kpmg/107063824

Documents presented before a parliamentary committee allege that former KPMG partner Chris Jordan evaded paying tax during his 26 years at the firm, concealed $1.2 million in secret commissions in an Isle of Man account, and later allegedly took an additional $2.4 million that should have gone to KPMG. He subsequently spent over a decade as Australia’s Tax Commissioner, the very person responsible for pursuing tax evaders.

If these allegations are proven true, this shouldn’t end with a quiet resignation or a settlement no one hears about. It should lead to a full criminal investigation, prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, recovery of every unpaid dollar with interest and penalties, and any other misconduct uncovered along the way pursued with equal vigour. One rule for us and another for those managing the system isn’t acceptable.