Three-quarters of Labor's $560m grants went to Labor-held seats

A public integrity analysis found three-quarters of Labor's $560 million grants went to Labor-held seats.

Why it mattersGrants distributed heavily to Labor-held seats raise questions about fair use of public money.

AustraliaAustralians are questioning whether their tax money is being distributed on merit or according to political loyalty, prompting a Senate scrutiny of the grants program.

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Albanese defends $560 million grant program after pork-barrelling report

A report found Labor-held seats received almost three-quarters of $560 million. It came from the government's Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Why it mattersPolitical accountability and fairness in government funding distribution face examination. This reveals ongoing debate about how public money is handed out.