Article 5XA5D Urban congestion funding for Coalition and marginal seats far outstrips safe Labor seats, report finds

Urban congestion funding for Coalition and marginal seats far outstrips safe Labor seats, report finds

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Christopher Knaus
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At last election, just one of 71 Coalition promises worth $100m or more based on approved business case, says Grattan Institute

The government's controversial urban congestion fund is pumping tens of millions of dollars more into marginal and safe Coalition seats than strong Labor electorates, a new report has found.

The Grattan Institute on Sunday released a damning report examining the way successive governments have used transport spending promises to further their political interests.

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