Victorian government forestry fund investigation uncovers $615.3 million unaccounted for

An investigation revealed $615.3 million of the $1.5 billion Victorian government forestry fund remains unaccounted for. Environmental Justice Australia found a lack of public records and noted ForestWorks failed to demonstrate program effectiveness. The findings raise concerns over transparency and the eligibility of recipients within the funding framework.

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