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There is no evidence politicians knew of the allegations against the foundation when the grant to WA group the Esther Foundation was announced
The Morrison government gave $4m to an organisation accused of “extreme religious practices” – including exorcisms and gay conversion – on the same day the Australian government solicitor (AGS) advised the grant would “likely be without lawful authority”.
The former prime minister Scott Morrison announced the grant for Western Australia’s Esther Foundation in the lead up to the 2019 election, declaring the organisation had “completely, completely captured” his heart.
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