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Politics latest: PM brushes off calls to review travel perks; no NACC probe into ‘false representations’ in Higgins settlement

As the travel entitlements furore gathers steam, Anthony Albanese has brushed off calls for reform. Meanwhile, the NACC chief has revealed the watchdog didn’t examine alleged ‘false representations’ in a probe into Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m settlement.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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