PM Defends $6 Million Grant to Golf Club in His Electorate

The Australian prime minister was grilled over his undeclared golf club membership in parliamentary question time.

PM Defends $6 Million Grant to Golf Club in His Electorate

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is defending a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club.
  • The club is located in his Sydney electorate.
  • The controversy arose due to his undeclared honorary membership.
  • Albanese stated he received the honorary membership in 2012.
  • He claims he does not play golf, has no membership card, and does not use the club's facilities.