On Aug. 20, the minister for infrastructure faced tough questions in Parliament regarding delays in funding to successful applicants of the Growing Regions Program.
During Question Time, Dr. Helen Haines, the “teal” member for Indi, demanded an explanation from the government, stating that the program, which opened for applications in July, has left regional communities waiting for much-needed funding, with no announcements yet made, even though successful projects were revealed in May.
