An investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission revealed that over $250 million in Covid-19 support was paid to 9,000 ineligible Victorian businesses. 

The probe found that multiple senior public servants withheld information from the minister overseeing the scheme back in 2021-2022.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says these business didn't have the GST compliance standards to qualify for the scheme - and this is likely to reflect poorly on Labor. 

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An investigation by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission revealed that over $250 million in Covid-19 support was paid to 9,000 ineligible Victorian businesses.&nbsp;
The probe found that multiple senior public servants withheld information from the minister overseeing the scheme back in 2021-2022.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says these business didn't have the GST compliance standards to qualify for the scheme - and this is likely to reflect poorly on Labor.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the new report revealing 9,000 ineligible Victorian businesses received Covid-19 support

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