Anthony Chisholm (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Cormann. Evidence from the Australian National Audit Office to the select committee has revealed that the Prime Minister's office corresponded with former Minister McKenzie's office about the Community Sport Infrastructure program on dozens of occasions, with one email stating: 'These are the ones we think should be included in the list of approved projects.' Does the minister believe the actions of the Prime Minister's office, in directing the approval of projects for a political purpose, was appropriate?