Report Finds 73 Percent of Half Billion Dollar Grant Scheme Diverted to Labor Seats

A report by the Centre for Public Integrity found that over 73 percent of the $560 million allocated to the Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program went to seats held by Labor. This contrasts with 23 percent going to Coalition seats and 4 percent to others. The center’s chair, Anthony Whealy, stated that fair distribution would have resulted in Labor receiving $66 million less, while non-Labor seats would have received $116 million more.

• Over 73% of $560 million in community infrastructure grants went to Labor-held seats.
• 23% of the funding was allocated to Coalition seats, and 4% to others.
• A fair distribution would mean Labor seats receiving $66 million less.
• Non-Labor seats should have received $116 million more if distributed fairly.