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Politicians' perks

February

NSW Premier Chris Minns says any further revelations about private use of government-funded cars would be troubling.

Minns leaves door open to sack Haylen over government car use

NSW Premier Chris Minns says any further controversy over Jo Haylen’s use of drivers will “weigh heavily” on his decision to keep or sack the transport minister.

August 2022

MPs claim the most work-related tax deductions

Politicians claimed an average of $8974 in work-related expense deductions in fiscal 2020, more than six times the national average that workers try to claim from the ATO.

July 2019

A new Parliament gathers for business in July 2019.

How much should we pay our pollies?

Most people serving in parliaments earn more than they would get elsewhere. That is a powerful influence on their behaviour.

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