Labor Party members dominate taxpayer-funded roles, raising political patronage concerns

Hundreds of Labor Party members and former MPs dominated taxpayer-funded roles on Victoria’s public boards, raising concerns over political patronage. Experts warn this undermines the integrity of a merit-based appointment system, as around 10 percent of top seats are held by Labor affiliates, despite them making up just 0.17 percent of the population.

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