Politics latest: Chalmers accepted Qantas upgrade but did not ask for it, while Dutton wants answers from PM
The Treasurer never asked former Qantas chairman Alan Joyce for upgrades but accepted one for himself and his family in 2018, while Peter Dutton says the PM must answer questions over a reported 22 upgrades, some while Transport Minister.
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