Did the PM dabble in pork barrelling?
About this episode
The episode discusses allegations of pork barrelling against the Prime Minister and features insights from Paul Bongiorno on recent parliamentary events.
In 2020 Anthony Albanese called for the sacking of then-sports minister Bridget McKenzie over her involvement in the infamous sports rorts – which he labelled a farce. Not long after, she resigned. But now that similar pork barrelling claims have been levelled at the Prime Minister, he’s come out swinging – refusing to admit any wrong-doing over his failure to declare membership at a golf club which received a six million dollar grant. Also coming out swinging this week was Andrew Hastie. The Liberal MP delivered a masterclass in how to take on One Nation as he labelled Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce lying cowards over a party-backed cartoon calling him a traitor. Today, press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno on a fiery week in parliament, and who came off second best. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Paul Bongiorno
Topics covered
- pork barrelling
- politics
- Australian government
- parliament
- sports rorts
- media analysis
Keywords
- pork barrelling
- Anthony Albanese
- Bridget McKenzie
- Andrew Hastie
- politics
- parliament
- sports rorts
- Paul Bongiorno
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: One Nation, 7am, Solstice Media
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