Albanese concedes $6m golf club grant in his electorate was not to contain ‘raw sewage’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admitted he was incorrect in claiming a $6 million grant for a local golf club was intended for sewerage works. The grant is part of a larger, controversial $560 million invitation-only scheme that critics argue favors Labor-held electorates.
Why it matters
This incident raises questions about government transparency and the potential misuse of public funds in political electorates.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has admitted ‘it was not correct’ to say a $6m grant to Marrickville golf club in his electorate was for sewerage works. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has admitted ‘it was not correct’ to say a $6m grant to Marrickville golf club in his electorate was for sewerage works. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAP Anthony Albanese Albanese concedes $6m golf club grant in his electorate was not to contain ‘raw sewage’ Grant part of $560m invitation-only scheme transparency advocates say largely funded projects in Labor-held seats
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Anthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong after telling parliament a $6m grant to a golf club in his electorate was to stop “raw sewage” going into the nearby river.
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