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The Prime Minister is firing back at the ABC over a story about an honorary golf club membership he claims he’s long forgotten — and never used. The club received $6 million in federal grants, sparking outrage when the broadcaster flagged it wasn’t on his official interests list. Albanese insists he hasn’t set foot there in years, had no idea he was still an honorary member, and refuses to apologize — calling the funding a pre-election promise. He’s also doubling down on the grants as legitimate and necessary for his electorate, while accusing the ABC of missing context. Meanwhile, former minister Bridget McKenzie draws parallels to her own past resignation over a similar sports grant scandal, highlighting the irony. And just last week, Albanese clashed with a reporter at the Pacific Islands Forum over whether the summit was a “dud,” calling the question disrespectful. He’s standing firm — even as scrutiny mounts.

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