Albo fuming at ABC report: ‘Do better’:
Anthony Albanese has told the ABC to “do better” after the public broadcaster reported he held an undeclared honorary ...
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Albanese criticises ABC over golf club reportMarrickville Golf Club was promised $6.05 million during the 2025 election campaign from a $560 million infrastructure program.
Key FactsSep 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.com.au
- Albanese denied knowing he remained an honorary member; he was later advised the membership dated back to 2012.
- Marrickville Golf Club was the only golf club invited to seek funding under the $560 million program.
- After the club returned to Grayndler, it approached Albanese’s electorate office; according to the club, project proposals were requested.
- Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said she was responsible for the funding decision, making Albanese’s membership irrelevant to it.
The ABC should do better.— Anthony Albanese on ABC News Breakfast, criticizing how the ABC reported the story about his honorary membership.
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Albo fuming at ABC report: ‘Do better’: Anthony Albanese has told the ABC to “do better” after the public broadcaster reported he held an undeclared honorary ...
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