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Tasmanian MP Nic Street admits to giving 'incorrect answers' to parliament over controversial election grants

Tasmanian Community Services Minister Nic Street says he will correct the record after giving "incorrect answers" to state parliament about the government's controversial 2021 taxpayer-funded election grants scheme.

Mr Street told a budget estimates hearing earlier this year that all commitments under the government's Local Communities Facilities Funds were in last year's budget and "listed, funded, and approved by parliament".

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