Sky News Political Editor aclennell says latest revelations from the ‘sports rorts’ scandal show “the looseness of the grants program”.
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says latest revelations from the ‘sports rorts’ scandal show “the looseness of the grants program”. Mr Clennell revealed a report was commissioned by then sports minister Bridget McKenzie into the economic and social effects of shooting, at a $160,000 cost to the taxpayer.
Ms McKenzie reportedly signed off on $1 million in grants for shooting clubs before results from the report were released. “I think it’s emblematic, from what I hear, of how Bridget McKenzie operates,” he said. “She hasn’t been pulled up until now, and that I believe will be fatal for her.” Image: News Corp Australia
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