The Federal Government is facing a fresh claim of pork-barrelling, over a flagship renewable energy policy.

Labor promised 400 “community batteries” during last year’s election campaign- in a package worth $200 million.

But the 58 projects were hand-picked by Labor.

74% of the money went to ALP seats… or seats they were trying to win.

Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie says:

“This is worse than the Sports Rorts scandal under the Coalition.”

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the relevant Government Department played no role in deciding how the 58 projects were decided.

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