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'Rank hypocrisy': Nationals Party leader David Littleproud hits out at Labor amid pork-barrelling accusations

David Littleproud has accused the Albanese government of "rank hypocrisy" after it disproportionately allocated mobile infrastructure grants to Labor seats despite years of attacking the Coalition over similar actions.
 

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Yes minister - On Line Opinion

The perennial issue of using discretionary grant programs in an attempt to win seats has a long history.

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