The government is facing criticism for “tinkering” with its arm’s length industry fund after a third of its available $15 billion allocation was diverted to fresh net zero plans, which includes support for heavy polluters.
The biggest diversion from the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) – a $5 billion Net Zero Fund for heavy industries to clean up operations – was announced last month by Industry minister Tim Ayres.
Experts say …
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