Minister under fire over sports grants in marginal electorates

Bridget McKenzie talks to media at Parliament

Bridget McKenzie talks to media at Parliament Source: SBS

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Former sports minister Bridget McKenzie was in charge of approving the grants, but an audit has questioned whether she had the legal authority to do so.

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