A community grants program distributed over 90% of its $568 million funding to constituencies held by the Labor party.

What it means

The Guardian reports that a $568 million Australian community grants program allocated more than 90% of its funding to federal electorates held by the Labor Party. This has prompted a Senate inquiry after a report from the Centre for Public Integrity highlighted the apparent political bias in the distribution of taxpayer money.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on a Guardian Australia article, which itself draws on a report by the Centre for Public Integrity, a reputable think tank. The Guardian's journalism is generally reliable, and the number (over 90%) is specific and attributable to that report, making the claim solid but still one step removed from the raw data.

How new

Genuinely new: the Guardian article was published September 16, 2026, reporting on findings released last week.

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