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read more8th May 2020 - Prime Minister Morrison’s authority was sought in tainted sports grants program
8th May 2020 - Federal Government reveals how leisure activities will return as Coronavirus restrictions are eased
24th April 2020 - Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces framework for return of sport
27th February 2020 - North Sydney Olympic Pool classed as a ‘regional facility’ when gaining Federal grant funding
27th February 2020 - Sport rorts inquiry implicates Prime Minister Scott Morrison
15th February 2020 - Report from Secretary to Prime Minister’s Department rejects Audit Office finding that sports grant program targeted marginal electorates
13th February 2020 - National Audit Office advises 43% of successful Federal Government sports fund projects were ineligible
7th February 2020 - Reports reveal Federal Government ‘quietly spent’ $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats
2nd February 2020 - Sports rorts scandal sees National deputy leader Bridget McKenzie resign from Government
23rd January 2020 - ‘Sports rorts’ review to be assessed by Prime Minister’s department
23rd January 2020 - ‘Sports rorts’ scandal: Revelation that upmarket golf, rowing and tennis clubs received major grants
22nd January 2020 - More than $1 million in sport grants given to nine clubs linked to Coalition MPs
16th January 2020 - Audit Office sports grants report cites ‘conflict of interest’ at Sport Australia
15th January 2020 - Audit Office report confirms that Federal Government targeted marginal seats with potentially illegal sports grants
8th November 2019 - Sport Australia advice ignored by former Federal Sports Ministers in award of community sport infrastructure funds
20th May 2019 - Federal Government Community Sporting Infrastructure Grants invests over $100 million
16th April 2019 - MP presents $1.5 million novelty cheque to sports club despite funds not being approved
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