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Victorian Opposition Questions Clandestine $63m Payment to Tennis Australia
The Victorian opposition has demanded answers following revelations that the Labor government made a covert payment of $63 million to Tennis Australia ahead of the 2022 state election. Documents revealed via a freedom of information request uncovered that the payment was executed in September 2022 by the government under former Premier Daniel Andrews. Additionally, it was discovered that the government forgave a $43 million loan to Tennis Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This financial assistance resulted in Tennis Australia reporting a $62 million surplus in 2023.
Concerns Over Lack of Transparency
Shadow Sports Minister Sam Groth and Opposition Leader John Pesutto have criticized the government’s lack of transparency. They questioned the rationale behind using taxpayer money to support the…
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