Albanese says ABC ‘should do better’ after it revealed his membership of golf club given $6m grant

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly criticized the ABC, stating the broadcaster should do better following its report on a $6 million government grant awarded to a local golf club where he holds a membership. The funding was provided through a $560 million invitation-only grant scheme, which has since drawn scrutiny regarding its allocation processes.

Albanese has denied prior knowledge of his membership status at the club at the time the grant was approved by his government. The incident has prompted broader calls for increased transparency and reform regarding the rules governing how such government grants are distributed.