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Defence department rejects military contractor’s claim but allows ‘adventure room’ event as audit finds navy frigate project in Adelaide faces cost blowout
One of the world’s biggest defence contractors tried to bill the Australian government $55,000 for Christmas cards and decorations, an audit report reveals.
The Department of Defence overruled the Christmas-related invoice from a subsidiary of the British contractor BAE Systems, but gave initial approval for an “adventure room” social event.
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