Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced into a backdown over a multimillion-dollar grant directed at fixing a sewerage problem in his own Sydney electorate.
The retreat marks an embarrassing reversal for the Prime Minister, who faced scrutiny over the funding allocation targeting infrastructure issues in the electorate he personally represents.
Details of the backdown emerged after questions were raised about the grant, which had been set aside to address the sewerage problem. Albanese subsequently retreated from the position, according to reports.
The episode adds to broader scrutiny over the targeting of discretionary grants to electorates held by government members, a practice that has drawn ongoing political attention in Australia.
