As the government deals with the Bridget McKenzie scandal, questions are being asked about other larger grant programs. In this episode, Karen Middleton explains the flaws in the system and explores other programs that haven’t gained real attention.

Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.

Background reading: 

Sports grants story exposes broken system in The Saturday Paper 

The Saturday Paper

The Monthly

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As the government deals with the Bridget McKenzie scandal, questions are being asked about other larger grant programs. In this episode, Karen Middleton explains the flaws in the system and explores other programs that haven’t gained real attention.Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2020/01/25/sports-grants-expose-broken-system/15798708009294">Sports grants story exposes broken system</a> in The Saturday Paper <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper</a> <a href="https://themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly</a>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

As the government deals with the Bridget McKenzie scandal, questions are being asked about other larger grant programs. In this episode, Karen Middleton explains the flaws in the system and explores other programs that haven’t gained real attention.Gu...

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