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Greens win Senate inquiry into $560M safety grants

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 12:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Albanese’s government allocated most of the $560 million safety-grant program to Labor seats, Coalition says.
The program funded 20 upgrades, 17 of which helped Labor seats before the May 2025 election.
A $20 million invite-only fund installed CCTV in key electorates, prioritising Labor seats and Coalition targets.
$6 million granted to Marrickville Golf Club caused Albanese to cancel his honorary membership.
The Greens secured a Senate inquiry into the $560 million fund, report due mid-November.

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Albanese’s government allocated most of the $560 million safety-grant program to Labor seats, Coalition says.
The program funded 20 upgrades, 17 of which helped Labor seats before the May 2025 election.
A $20 million invite-only fund installed CCTV in key electorates, prioritising Labor seats and Coalition targets.
$6 million granted to Marrickville Golf Club caused Albanese to cancel his honorary membership.
The Greens secured a Senate inquiry into the $560 million fund, report due mid-November.