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Tess Ikonomou

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Defence department mismanaging logistics worth 2 6b - What They Never Told You

The Defence department held $1.7 billion worth of items that weren't needed, an audit found. Photo: AAP

Defence failed to effectively manage millions of items which include ration packs and clothing for Australian troops, with a critical audit finding the department held $1.7 billion worth of items that weren’t needed.

An Auditor-General report released on Wednesday found Defence couldn’t demonstrate effective management of its general stores inventories.

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