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Redland council’s $20m fleet hit by double-dipping vehicle rort
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Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four years.
- Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four years.
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- Redland council’s $20m fleet hit by double-dipping vehicle rort
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Total: 2 sources•Published: 14m ago•Last Updated: 7m ago
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- Left: Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four years.
- Center: Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four years.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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- 6m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four
- 6m agoBrisbane Times (AU): Staff at one of Queensland’s largest councils received both company cars and vehicle allowances, in a practice that went unchecked for four
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