Report blames Abbott government for renovation nightmare at The Lodge

By Tom McIlroy
Updated August 19 2017 - 7:53am, first published 7:46am
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull hosted a morning tea for the Australian of the Year finalists at The Lodge in Canberra on Monday 25 January 2016. Photo: Andrew Meares
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Lucy Turnbull hosted a morning tea for the Australian of the Year finalists at The Lodge in Canberra on Monday 25 January 2016. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott arrives for question time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 9 August 2017. Fedpol. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tony Abbott arrives for question time at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday 9 August 2017. Fedpol. Photo: Andrew Meares

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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