Nine partners at Price water house Coopers (PwC) Australia were given leaves of absence on Monday

The “big four” firm is in disarray after a former tax partner working on draughts of new anti-tax evasion legislation leaked private documents to coworkers who then used them to solicit business.

PwC Australia on Monday ordered nine partners to take leave amid calls to ban the business from working on any government projects

The announcement also stated that two independent directors would be joining the board

The announcement also stated that two independent directors would be joining the board