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Bridget McKenzie tells sports rorts inquiry unnamed staffer made late changes to grants – The Guardian
Former sports minister said the prime minister’s office played no role in approving $100m sports grants program
Bridget McKenzie has taken full responsibility for the $100m sports grants program despite blaming unnamed staff for late changes made during the caretaker period before the 2019 election.
In a brief and heated appearance before the Senate sports grants inquiry on Friday, McKenzie claimed the prime ministers office played no role in approving grants but said its feedback was one input she considered.
The former sports minister told the inquiry she was confident that talking points drawn up by her…
