Auditor blasts $163 million in government contracts for business advisers - Sydney Morning Herald

An audit has found ethical shortfalls in the Industry Department’s ‘Entrepreneurs Programme’, which offers businesses practical advice and mentorship from experts.

A $163 million government scheme providing advice to businesses has come under fire from the Auditor-General in a damning report that found the Industry Departments approach to awarding contracts fel… [+1730 chars]

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