# More than 90% of controversial grants funding goes to Labor seats

https://mins.news/en/item/61163

- The Guardian, 2026-09-16 15:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/16/community-grants-scheme-senate-inquiry-funding-favours-labor

> Guardian Australia analysis found that federal Labor electorates received 92% of funding approved during the first five months of a A$568m community grants scheme. The program has faced concerns over its selection process, and the Senate will investigate it over the next two months.