AustraliaThe GuardianAustralian politics live: Coalition tells Albanese to ‘stop the spin’ on $6m golf grant; Labor promises ‘swift response’ on MP safety
Labor is under pressure over a $6m golf club grant after officials confirmed it did not include the sewerage works Albanese cited as justification.
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The Coalition tried to summon PM Albanese to parliament to explain a $6m grant to a Marrickville golf club, but the motion failed to pass.
Senate estimates officials confirmed the grant did not include sewerage works, contradicting Albanese's earlier explanation about fixing raw sewage flows into the Cooks River.
Separately, officials admitted to sloppy errors in a report underpinning the under-16s social media ban age assurance trial, adding to scrutiny of the government.
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