Regional Cultural Funds: John Barilaro defends 'pork-barrelling' allegations that funds were allocated on favouritism by himself and former Arts Minister, Don Harwin

Madeline Link
Updated May 28 2020 - 4:16pm, first published May 25 2020 - 4:16pm
ARTS GRANTS: Deputy Premier John Barilaro has defended the decisions he and former Arts Minister Don Harwin made on Regional Cultural Fund grants. Photo: Peter Hardin 250520PHA084
ARTS GRANTS: Deputy Premier John Barilaro has defended the decisions he and former Arts Minister Don Harwin made on Regional Cultural Fund grants. Photo: Peter Hardin 250520PHA084

DEPUTY Premier John Barilaro makes no apologies for spending $44 million of $47 million in art grants in Coalition electorates.

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Madeline Link

Madeline Link

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Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.

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