NSW anti pork barrelling legislation

While this legislation may only be for NSW it reflects a trend across the country. Grants in
all States and the Australian Government are not going to be the same as the last 10 years
and this is why:

The Minns Labor Government is today (11 May 2023) moving to deliver on its election commitment to strengthen transparency, accountability and fairness in the administration of government grants. The Government Sector Finance Amendment (Grants) Bill 2023, being introduced to Parliament today, will amend 2 separate Acts and amend 1 regulation to strengthen the system of grants in NSW.

NSW Premier Chris Minns said:

“During the election, we promised to end the pork-barrelling of our predecessors. “The blatant pork-barrelling and politicisation of public money needed to end. “This Bill delivers on our commitment to lift standards. “The abuse of grants under the previous government, even for bushfire recovery, showed that stronger laws were needed.

“Grants approved under my government will adhere to the highest standards ever seen in NSW. “It is my responsibility and my ministers’ responsibility to ensure money is delivered fairly and transparently.”