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Labor, Coalition strike in-principle deal to shut out big money donors
The shake-up will have far-reaching consequences for all political parties, upending the way they raise, spend and disclose campaign funds.
- Paul Sakkal
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Flight upgrades for work OK, but voters frown on MPs getting holiday perks
The Resolve Political Monitor found voters were divided on upgrades, but Coalition MP Bridget McKenzie is still pushing for a Senate inquiry into the PM’s trips.
- Paul Sakkal
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McKenzie apologises, declares 16 free flight upgrades
The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
- Paul Sakkal
See the free flights our most senior MPs take
Who flew where, how and who paid are fast becoming the defining questions in politics.
- Millie Muroi
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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.
- Matthew Knott
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Olivia Ireland and Paul Sakkal
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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.
- 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?
- Tony Wright
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