Auditor general critical of government support to Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles in Bendigo

Adam Holmes
Updated September 14 2018 - 5:47pm, first published 5:35pm
The Hawkei protected mobility vehicle is manufactured at Thales Australia's facility in North Bendigo.
The Hawkei protected mobility vehicle is manufactured at Thales Australia's facility in North Bendigo.

THE auditor general has claimed the federal government spent $222 million on new Bushmaster vehicles in 2016 solely to keep the Thales Bendigo facility operating, and the deal was not value for money for taxpayers.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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