
7am ‘A big red flag’: Labor accused of pork-barrelling
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Nov 12, 2024 Independent MP Helen Haines, a champion for transparency in government, discusses the Albanese government's controversial $1.35 billion grant allocations, which heavily favor Labor electorates. She criticizes pork-barreling practices and highlights the ethical implications as elections approach. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, revealing issues in whistleblowing laws and integrity enforcement. Haines calls for a reevaluation of accountability standards in Australian politics.
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