Labor cancels $18m grant to controversial foundation backed by governor general

David Hurley had discussions with Scott Morrison about leadership program that later received one-off funding before it was operational

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The Albanese government has axed a controversial $18m grant to a leadership foundation that the governor general, David Hurley, personally lobbied the Morrison government to back.

The decision late on Wednesday follows senior government officials suggesting the Australian Future Leaders Program was under review as part of the October budget process.

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