Albanese government looks to revive $5m grant made under Coalition government against legal advice

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Community hub project in Albert Park, Victoria is part of Morrison-era grants that are currently being reviewed after the Albanese government’s election

The Albanese government is reviewing stalled projects in the $2bn community health and hospital program, including seeking to revive at least one $5m grant the auditor general found was funded despite a warning it likely lacked lawful authority.

The Australian National Audit Office found that before the 2019 election the federal health department deliberately breached commonwealth grant guidelines in respect of the program.

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