Analysis reveals $560m in community grants overwhelmingly favoured Labor

Analysis found $560 million in grants mostly went to Labor-held seats through a closed invitation process.

Why it mattersHow government distributes billions in grants affects which communities thrive and signals whether public money rewards outcomes or political loyalty.

AustraliaAustralians in non-Labor electorates may see fewer community facilities funded, while the row highlights a tension between election strategy and fair distribution of public money.

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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.

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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.