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Government diverted cash from $31m safer communities grants to ineligible projects We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement The federal government redirected cash from a $31 million safety program into a selected group of churches and cultural events after a key minister rejected department advice that ruled the projects ineligible. Assistant Minister Jason Wood handpicked the projects to receive taxpayer funds for security services and equipment in a decision that cut funding to recipients that scored more highly in ...

Advertisement The federal government redirected cash from a $31 million safety program into a selected group of churches and cultural events after a key minister rejected department advice that ruled the projects ineligible. Assistant Minister Jason Wood handpicked the projects to receive taxpayer funds for security services and equipment in a decision that cut funding to recipients that scored more highly in the Home Affairs department’s analysis of their merit. Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs Jason Wood. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen Mr Wood intervene...

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