Political expenses
MPs line up for ministries as Jackson admits she ‘should have spoken up’
The fallout from Jo Haylen’s resignation will force Premier Chris Minns into his first substantial reshuffle since being elected two years ago.
- Max Maddison
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Transport Minister Jo Haylen quits over chauffeur scandal
Haylen, one of Premier Chris Minns’ closest allies in parliament, will step down from the ministry after a string of revelations surrounding her use of ministerial vehicles.
- Michael McGowan, Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Why Haylen had to go – and why the premier resisted pushing her
Premier Chris Minns is only changing the rules for parliamentary drivers because Jo Haylen was caught out. The government has better things to do with its time.
- Alexandra Smith
Minns to ask transport minister about alleged second winery trip
After being blindsided on 2GB radio, the premier has agreed to confront Jo Haylen about another allegation of her using a taxpayer funded driver to take her on a winery trip.
- Max Maddison and Jessica McSweeney
Haylen used taxpayer-funded chauffeur for kids’ weekend sports run
The transport minister will keep her job despite disrespecting the use of a taxpayer-funded ministerial driver, the premier said.
- Max Maddison
‘Contempt for taxpayer’: Haylen to pay back cost of personal Hunter Valley tour
NSW’s transport minister booked a government car for a private trip with friends including colleague Rose Jackson.
- Michael McGowan
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- Political donations
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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- Aviation
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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