John Barilaro fronts NSW government grants inquiry

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NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the Blue Mountains missed out on funding from a $177 million bushfire relief fund because 23 projects, including upgrades to Rural Fire Service sheds, did not meet the criteria.
Mr Barilaro agreed to appear before the grants inquiry last year when it was investigating the $250 million Stronger Communities grants program. The inquiry has since been expanded to include the state and federal bushfire fund.
John Barilaro answering questions on Monday.
Credit:Edwina Pickles
The Deputy Premier sparred with the committee over allegations his government had used the council grants and bushfire relief funds to pork barrel, saying it was simply “investment”.

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