Published: February 11, 2020
Analysis shows the extent of spending in six programs, five of which gave ministers discretion over where the money would go
The federal government awarded more than $630m worth of grants in the six months before last year’s election, and compelled recipients to invite politicians to their public announcements.
Analysis of grant data, audit reports and public announcements for six programs shows the government approved $636.7m in grants for sports, community safety and rural development between December 2018 and the May 2019 election.
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