House debates

Thursday, 27 February 2020

Questions without Notice

Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program

2:48 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is again addressed to the Prime Minister. Why did the government approve a $50,000 grant to the Sans Souci Football Club in his own electorate, despite the fact the project had already been built, had already been officially opened and was ineligible for funding? Isn't the Prime Minister the master chef of cooking the books when it comes to the corrupt sports rorts scheme? Here's a picture of the project opening!

Photo of Tony SmithTony Smith (Speaker) Share this | | Hansard source

The Leader of the Opposition knows the rules on props.

2:49 pm

Photo of Scott MorrisonScott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | | Hansard source

As I'm sure the member would be able to find out by reading the report, the project was approved for funding by the then minister for sport based on its assessed eligibility by Sport Australia.