Will the govt crackdown further on consultancy firms?

RN Breakfast - Separate stories podcast

A 14-month inquiry into the big 4 consulting firms in Australia brought to light some pretty shocking revelations about the industry and the public service's dependence on them.

The report makes 12 recommendations putting the ball in the government's court to crack down further on the industry. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance says the Government "will work-through the recommendations" but says the report highlights areas of reform they are "interested in" and some they're already working on.

• Guest: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance and Women