Report blames Abbott government for renovation nightmare at The Lodge

By Tom McIlroy
Updated April 24 2018 - 9:00pm, first published August 18 2017 - 11:19pm

A review into long running renovations at the Prime Minister's official Canberra residence has blamed the Abbott government for blowouts and delays, after more than 40 contract changes resulted in a $12 million bill to taxpayers.

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