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Qantas upgrades leave PM exposed at the worst possible time

Ultimately, it adds up to another lost week for a government already running out of time to sell its message.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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Given the frequency at which they travel, there would hardly be a politician, past or present, who has not, at some stage, been given a free upgrade by Qantas.

Indeed, it’s pretty much standard airline procedure to offer a politician a seat closer to the front of the plane.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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