Anthony Albanese sidesteps calls for reform amid growing community anger over MP travel perks
The federal opposition and crossbenchers have backed a review of expenses spending rulesAnthony Albanese has sidestepped calls for reform or an inquiry into politicians’ expenses and travel perks, saying he is more focused on the under-16s social media ban than growing community outrage over...
<p>The federal opposition and crossbenchers have backed a review of expenses spending rules</p><p>Anthony Albanese has sidestepped calls for reform or an inquiry into politicians’ expenses and travel perks, saying he is more focused on the under-16s social media ban than growing community outrage over MP’s using taxpayer funds to fly their spouses to football games, cricket matches and exclusive dinners.</p><p>At a press conference held at a school in Canberra to promote the under-16s social media ban, Albanese was asked repeatedly about Guardian Australia’s reporting that senior politicians like himself, Anika Wells and Don Farrell <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/10/australia-senior-politicians-can-claim-unlimited-travel-expenses-for-their-spouse-watchdog-rules-say">enjoy essentially “unlimited” entitlements to fly their spouses around the country</a>. Twice he said: “I haven’t changed the rule”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/11/anthony-albanese-sidesteps-calls-for-reform-amid-growing-community-anger-over-mp-travel-perks">Continue reading...</a>
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