The Coalition is expected to vote in favour of the tax cuts. Follow the day’s news live
The independent MP Helen Haines has urged the Albanese government to stamp out pork barrelling (promising funding of projects targeted only at politically important electorates), saying it’s happening again in the Dunkley byelection.
The member for Indi will introduce a private members’ bill on Monday that would require decisions regarding government grants to follow a merit-based selection process. It would also establish a new parliamentary committee to overlook any decisions and require ministers who go against department advice to table their reasons in Parliament.
Pork barrelling is happening right now during the Dunkley byelection, and before long the government and the opposition will be campaigning for the next federal election. We need these simple and reasonable reforms now to help rebuild public trust in government spending and to ensure public money is invested wisely and effectively. “
Continue reading…The Coalition is expected to vote in favour of the tax cuts. Follow the day’s news liveThe independent MP Helen Haines has urged the Albanese government to stamp out pork barrelling (promising funding of projects targeted only at politically important electorates), saying it’s happening again in the Dunkley byelection.The member for Indi will introduce a private members’ bill on Monday that would require decisions regarding government grants to follow a merit-based selection process. It would also establish a new parliamentary committee to overlook any decisions and require ministers who go against department advice to table their reasons in Parliament.Pork barrelling is happening right now during the Dunkley byelection, and before long the government and the opposition will be campaigning for the next federal election. We need these simple and reasonable reforms now to help rebuild public trust in government spending and to ensure public money is invested wisely and effectively. “ Continue reading…