Helen Haines MP

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.