Car parks scheme would ‘amount to corruption’ if federal watchdog existed, ex-NSW auditor general says
by Paul Karp from on (#5RS59)
Senate inquiry hears $4bn program amounted to improper use of power' which could be challenged in court
The allocation of a $4bn fund that the Morrison government used for a controversial commuter car parks program would amount to corruption" if a federal integrity commission existed, a former New South Wales auditor general has told a Senate inquiry.
Despite the strong criticism, the Senate hearing on Thursday also heard from officials that the government can spend the remaining $890m in the urban congestion fund (UCF) wherever it likes, raising the prospect of a similar cash splash ahead of the next federal election.
Continue reading...