Report Finds 73 Percent of Half Billion Dollar Grant Scheme Diverted to Labor Seats
The Centre for Public Integrity said if the amount was distributed fairly, Labor should have received $66 million less.
TL;DR
- Over 73% of $560 million in community infrastructure grants went to Labor-held seats.
- 23% of the funding was allocated to Coalition seats, and 4% to others.
- A fair distribution would mean Labor seats receiving $66 million less.
- Non-Labor seats should have received $116 million more if distributed fairly.