Marginal electorates win big as 'pork-barrelling' fears emerge

Adam Holmes
Rob Inglis
Updated May 31 2020 - 4:44pm, first published 4:00pm
ELECTION COMMITMENTS: A federal grants program has been criticised for appearing to pump funding into projects in marginal electorates.
ELECTION COMMITMENTS: A federal grants program has been criticised for appearing to pump funding into projects in marginal electorates.

There are growing fears that communities are missing out on required infrastructure upgrades due to the federal government increasingly directing grants funding to marginal electorates.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

Journalist

Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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