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Taxpayers stung for Defence mistake on Redback vehicles

Department of Defence's failure to update payment rules led to nearly $484,000 in penalties on a $7 billion infantry vehicle project, audit finds.

Summary by The West Australian
Defence's failure to pay invoices on time for a project worth $7 billion will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalty payments.

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Taxpayers stung for Defence mistake on Redback vehicles

Defence's failure to pay invoices on time for a project worth $7 billion will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalty payments.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Taxpayers foot $480k bill for Defence's late payment fees

Taxpayers face a $483,929 penalty interest bill due to Defence's late payments on Redback vehicles. Discover the audit's findings and procurement issues.

·Canberra, Australia
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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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