‘A big red flag’: Labor accused of pork-barrelling

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The Albanese government has been accused of pork-barrelling after an analysis of $1.35 billion in grants found almost 90 per cent of seats that Labor held or gained at the election received a grant.

Labor has defended the grants, saying they were campaign commitments that had to be met.

Today, independent MP Helen Haines on pork-barrelling by the major parties and how the Albanese government rates on accountability and integrity as we head to a federal election.

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Guest: Independent MP Helen Haines 

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