The Morrison government spent a record amount on taxpayer-funded advertising, new data reveal

By Kate Griffiths, Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute
Anika Stobart, Senior Associate, Grattan Institute

The federal government is a big spender in the advertising world, regularly spending more than major companies such as McDonald’s, Telstra and Coles. New data released on Friday by the Department of Finance shows that in the lead-up to the May 2022 election, the Coalition government’s advertising spend skyrocketed yet again.

The past financial year was the biggest year on record for taxpayer-funded advertising. The previous…

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