Dive into the depths of a gripping tale as we unravel the enigmatic narrative surrounding the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) grant saga. This saga, born in 2018 with the Turnbull Coalition government's controversial $443 million grant, weaves a complex tapestry of politics, power, and financial decisions in the name of protecting the iconic Great Barrier Reef.

The story unfolds with the Controversially Generous Grant, where eyebrows were raised at the colossal sum allocated to the relatively small GBRF. Critics likened it to entrusting an elephant's job to a mouse. The plot thickens further with the revelation that the grant was awarded without a tender process, leaving the foundation and the public in surprise and bewilderment.

Enter the Auditor-General, the unbiased critic in our suspenseful plot. His verdict labels the grant as an unsound decision, adding an unexpected twist to the unfolding drama. The story continues with Goals, Objectives, and Unmet Expectations, as the Turnbull government and the foundation set out to improve the Reef's health. However, every story has its 'but.' Read on, click below
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Tags: LNP Rort, Malcolm Turnbull