Political expenses
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Foreign relations
After being grounded ‘Airbus Albo’ readies for take-off
The idea that international travel is a prime ministerial luxury, akin to a relaxing holiday, is a tabloid trope of the most juvenile kind.
- by Matthew Knott
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Political leadership
Former PMs racked up $1.6 million in expenses. We’re picking up the tab
Our former prime ministers are entitled to taxpayer-funded air travel, an office and staff, as well as ground travel – and it’s costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
- by Olivia Ireland and James Massola
Laming loses last-ditch legal bid to avoid paying $10k bill
Former federal MP Andrew Laming, who now wants to be mayor of Redland City, claimed an independent watchdog was wrong to demand he repay $10,360 in expenses.
- by Cheryl Goodenough
Top spending MPs revealed after government promises to do better on transparency
The first six months of taxpayer-funded travel under the Albanese government was released following criticism about VIP flights taken by Defence Minister Richard Marles.
- by Olivia Ireland and Paul Sakkal
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Government grants
Labor MPs and candidates supported grants to organisations despite personal links
Labor gave each of its 93 candidates $400,000 to allocate to local community organisations. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were promised to projects with direct links to some MPs and candidates.
- by Max Maddison
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Foreign relations
Airbus Albo? Take that bait and you’ve been played like a trout
Anthony Albanese’s detractors criticise him for flying around the world too much. But is he a more frequent flyer than recent prime ministers?
- by Tony Wright
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One Nation
Documents reveal full extent of One Nation’s alleged financial impropriety
Receipts reveal a string of purchases made by One Nation’s Brisbane head office using funds from the NSW division.
- by Max Maddison
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Richard Marles
Teals condemn Labor on transparency as Marles faces questions over VIP flights
Six teal MPs and fellow independent MP Andrew Wilkie have united to express disappointment about Labor’s commitment to transparency.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
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Richard Marles
Deputy PM’s $3.6m in VIP flights on Greens’ radar
Documents show Richard Marles was involved in a decision to prohibit the release of information on where government VIP planes flew and who was on board.
- by Paul Sakkal
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David Van
David Van billed taxpayers over $8000 for Queensland trip during lockdown
The Victorian senator claimed travel entitlements for eight days – even though he stayed on a Defence vessel.
- by Annika Smethurst and Paul Sakkal
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Victoria
Liberal MP spent big on advertising in his months before quitting politics
Former environment minister Ryan Smith charged taxpayers an average of $386 per day for communications in the first three months of this year, the latest reports show.
- by Broede Carmody
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