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Robyn Wuth

Wellcamp fails on transparency, value for money: report

The Palaszczuk government went ahead with the Wellcamp facility despite a lack of federal funding. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Queensland's premier remains unrepentant over the controversial Wellcamp quarantine facility despite the auditor-general criticising transparency and the government ultimately squandering $223 million of taxpayer money.

After a year-long investigation, Auditor-General Brendan Worrall delivered his findings on Friday, concluding that while there was uncertainty during the pandemic, alternatives such as home and hotel quarantine were available.

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