Calls for senator to resign amid 'disgusting' sports grant scandal

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An independent review found Senator McKenzie awarded most of the grants to seats being targeted by the coalition during the election last year. 9News

Senator McKenzie is refusing to apologise, insisting no rules were broken.

"The minister resigned and I suggest this minister needs to resign as well," Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney. Ms Steggall took aim at the prime minister and compared him to former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith, who served a one-year ban for failing to stop cheating within the team. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said she'll back calls from Labor and the Greens for a senate inquiry into the scandal.

 

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Hmm, politicians pork barrel marginal seats during an election? There's a first time for everything! 💰😂 SportsRort McKenzie 9News

Independent ay?

The whole system and every party needs to be shaken down !

Jail her!

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