Australian government contracts worth $374m deemed poor value amid conflict-of-interest concerns
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6A699)
Review launched after accusations former minister Stuart Robert has rejected flags 19 contracts for further investigation over lack of proper record-keeping
Taxpayers forked out $374m for contracts deemed to be poor value for money and have perceived conflicts of interest, a damning review has revealed.
The investigation was launched following allegations that former minister Stuart Robert was linked to a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm helping companies secure lucrative government contracts.
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