Review of NSW Labor’s controversial $37m election fund urges rapid overhaul of grant guidelines

Auditor general’s report on LSCA scheme calls for new rules to deal with election promises that later lead to government fundingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA controversial $37m New South Wales grants program which began as a 2023 election slush fund available to Labor candidates and members to offer to local community groups has revealed weaknesses in the state’s grants making guidelines.The NSW auditor general, Bola Oyetunji, found that he was unable to review how Labor had administered the Local Small Commitments Allocation (LSCA) grants prior to winning government. Continue reading...

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