Sky News host Sharri Markson says the Albanese government stands accused of “pork barrelling in the same vein” as the 2019 “sports rorts” affair.
Sky News host Sharri Markson says the Albanese government stands accused of “pork barrelling in the same vein” as the 2019 “sports rorts” affair.
Ms Markson spoke of Labor’s announced $40 million for the Improving Mobile Coverage Round – which was formalised earlier this month. “In an election promise, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland pledged to fix the mobile black spots in regional areas,” Ms Markson said. “Tonight, we can reveal the vast majority of locations being funded are in Labor-held seats … as it turns out – 40 out of the 54 locations are in Labor electorates.
“And just 11 locations are in Coalition-held seats – seven of those 11 locations were marginal seats that Labor hoped to win at the last federal election.Ms Markson commented Opposition Communication Spokesman David Coleman said this was Labor’s version of the “sports rorts” saga, where Labor attacked the former Morrison government for directing sports funding to Coalition electorates.
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