# Australian Government Bars KPMG From Bidding

KPMG Australia plans to cut up to 400 additional roles by the end of November 2026, bringing reported redundancies to about 800, while a federal-government ban on bidding for new work remains in force until at least the end of February 2027. KPMG has reportedly lost federal public-sector work it was expected to win, valued at at least $60 million. For procurement teams, the restriction could create opportunities for competing professional-services firms and require attention to continuity and transition arrangements as work is reassigned.

- Competing firms can assess Australian federal procurements that may be affected by KPMG’s exclusion; the source identifies potential openings but does not name specific solicitations.
- Federal procurement teams should account for transition requirements and continuity of services when reallocating work previously expected to go to KPMG.
- The bidding restriction is expected to remain in place for at least about four months, through the end of February 2027; KPMG’s planned additional role reductions are due by the end of November 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Published:** November 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Australian Government

### Vendors
- KPMG Australia (Incumbent federal contractor barred from bidding for new federal work until at least the end of February 2027)

### Sources
- [KPMG Australia to axe 400 staff as document misuse scandal and federal contract ban continue](https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/kpmg-to-cut-up-to-400-more-roles-as-government-ban-bites-20261102-p61ac3) - AFR