LNP Where's the money?
Christopher Pyne EY and the big Lollipop
04/01/24 03:45 am
(This article was first published July 2019)
Christopher Pyne, the seasoned political player, has been in the Australian public service for a solid two decades (with no hidden meanings, of course). In that time, he managed to secure quite the sweet 'after employment' deal, complete with substantial superannuation and perks not accessible to the average taxpayer who foots the bill. Fast forward to today, and Chrissie is riding high in a plush gig, continuing his public service stint with EY Oceana (or Ernst & Young for the broader audience). Read more…
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Barnaby Joyce "Drought Envoy" - Where's the money?
01/01/24 10:13 am
Barnaby Joyce, the former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, claimed $675,000 in expenses for the nine months he was a drought envoy and was allocated two staff members at a cost of about $200,000. However, he spent less than three weeks on the ground in drought-affected communities outside of his electorate while engaged as the government’s special drought envoy 1. It is unclear whether he ever gave a full account of the money.
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GBRF The Great Barrier Reef Foundation
01/01/22 09:18 am
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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