What has Brandis spent our money on now?

High Commissioner to the UK George Brandis used his $92,000-a-year entertainment allowance to hire a celebrity comedian for an AFL Grand Final party, as well as hosting dinners with former factional allies.

FORMER Queensland LNP Senator and High Commissioner to the UK George Brandis has used his $92,000-a-year entertainment allowance to hire a celebrity comedian for an AFL party, as well as hosting dinners with former factional allies.

There was also a DJ hired out for a soiree hosted at Australia House for a London Pride Week event by Mr Brandis.

Also on the taxpayer tab is a $77,000 private office ensuite refurbishment and a $4800 oven.

The details have been revealed as Labor warns it will be re-examining partisan diplomatic postings made by the Coalition.

The Duke of Sussex meets George Brandis ahead of the gala performance of Australian production The Wider Earth.

Mr Brandis hosted dinners for then Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Defence Industries Minister Christopher Pyne at his official residence Stoke Lodge.

Dinners at the Lodge are known to come with pre-drinks, canapes, and a three course meal prepared by the official chef, while a selection of Australian wines are on hand.

It has been a busy time for the new High Commissioner hosting 21 functions at Stoke Lodge and 22 at Australia House, as well as two other events offsite, between May and December 2018, according to government documents.

Top tier comedian Adam Hills was brought on board for an AFL grand final lunch at Australia House on September 28.

Australian entertainer and drag queen Courtney Act, aka Shane Jenek, was a special guest speaker for a London Pride Week event in July last year.

Mr Brandis has also rubbed shoulders with royalty, with several photos of himself and Prince Harry at different functions being posted by the Australian High Commission to its Facebook page.

George Brandis and speakers at the London Pride Week event held at the Australian High Commission.

A DFAT spokesman said the works on the bathroom were tendered for in July 2017, prior to the arrival of Mr Brandis and part of ongoing maintenance regime for the entire heritage listed building.

“London Post’s expenditure on functions is in accordance with the Department’s guidelines, is within post’s approved budget, has been properly acquitted, and is in accordance with a mission of its size and significance,” the spokesman said.

Labor waste watch spokesman Matt Keogh said the government had its priorities wrong.

“Why do you need a comedian at a grand final function when the grand final is more than exciting enough,” he said.

Mr Brandis infamously spent $15,000 in taxpayer money on a custom-made bookshelf for his office when he was Attorney-General.