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Albanese government accused of pork-barrelling community grants
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The Albanese government faces accusations of pork-barrelling after analysis by the Centre for Public Integrity reveals almost three-quarters of a nearly $560 million pool of community grants went to Labor-held seats. The invitation-only grants funded community infrastructure including sporting facilities, playgrounds and swimming pools, with critics arguing there was insufficient justification for the closed, non-competitive process. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will face questions about the grants during a charity tennis match against Sydney mortgage broker Joseph Daoud, a Liberal Party recruit who has been vocal about recent budget tax changes.
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