The federal government is warning consultancy firms that work with government departments to uphold the highest ethical standards, as a departmental review begins. Multiple outlets report that a minister says the warning is directed at a major consultancy provider, described as a top “four” supplier, while the review into the firm’s conduct is underway. The coverage characterizes the matter as part of a broader departmental review process rather than a concluded finding, emphasizing expectations of ethical behaviour and compliance with standards when advising or providing services to federal departments. While the articles agree on the existence of the warning and the start of the review, they do not provide detailed allegations, specific contract details, or the potential outcomes of the review. The reports focus on the government’s position that consultancies should meet the highest ethical expectations during their work with public agencies.