Jane Hemstritch
Jane Hemstritch is a board member at KPMG Australia, who has recently gained attention for her critical stance on the firm's use of legal professional privilege during a Senate inquiry into whistleblower allegations. She echoed concerns expressed by former KPMG director Mike Baird regarding the firm's transparency and accountability in addressing serious misconduct claims.
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Fellow independent director Jane Hemstritch is expected to resign once replacements have been found.
Chairman-elect Michael Ebeid admits he was ‘wrong on every level’ in apology to Senator O’Neill
Australia· 2026-08-10
Jane Hemstritch is an independent director expected to resign soon.
KPMG says ‘no decisions have been made’ on staff purge amid reports of 1000 cutsAustralia· 2026-07-29
Jane Hemstritch is an independent director at KPMG who is expected to resign once replacements are found.
KPMG directors flee as whistleblower scandal worsensAustralia· 2026-07-28KPMG board member Jane Hemstritch shared Baird’s view on KPMG’s use of legal professional privilege.
Mike Baird criticises firm’s use of legal privilege at Senate inquiryAustralia· 2026-06-19
