Updated.
February 05, 2020 18: 51:43
A staffer from Scott Morrison’s electorate office informed members of a sailing club that were invited to make an application for a Stronger Communities government grant to “vote Liberal” and “thank Scomo” for the financing, a video acquired by 7.30 shows.
Key points:
- Cronulla Cruising Club got an $8,400 grant for a barbecue through the Stronger Communities Program
- After being outlined the new barbecue, Cronulla Sailing Club members were informed by a Scott Morrison staffer to ‘vote Liberal’
- More powerful Neighborhoods Program applicants should be welcomed by their regional MP to apply
The politicisation of grant funding arrangements has controlled headings for the previous 2 weeks.
7.30 has examined other programs where politicians can welcome community groups to apply for grants.
One such grant scheme is the Stronger Communities Program, introduced in the 2015 spending plan.
The grant is uncommon due to the fact that applicants are just qualified if they have been invited to apply by th