Bridget McKenzie facing calls to quit after auditors condemn ‘biased’ sports cash splash | ABC News

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Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie is facing calls to resign amid accusations she used a $100 million sports grants program as a slush-fund in the lead up to last year’s election.

An auditor-general’s report has found the Minister ignored expert advice and funnelled money into marginal coalition seats, as well as those the party was targetting.

Political reporter Jane Norman begins the coverage.

Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-16/sports-club-angry-at-bridget-mckenzie-government-grants/11873320

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