How billions in government spending could be unlawful

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In the past year, the government has directed nearly $5 billion to various schemes using a process lawyers say is likely unconstitutional. Karen Middleton on a system that avoids parliamentary scrutiny, and why one Liberal senator has become a leading critic of it. Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton. Background reading:  Government spends ‘unlawful’ billions in The Saturday Paper  The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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