Labor wants watchdog to advise on overhauling travel perks for politicians as backlash grows
Sussan Ley offer bipartisan truce to work on reform after a week of damaging headlines about MPs’ largesseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government wants the independent expenses watchdog to provide...
<p>Sussan Ley offer bipartisan truce to work on reform after a week of damaging headlines about MPs’ largesse</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/dec/12/federal-state-health-ministers-meeting-aged-care-travel-expenses-anthony-albanese-labor-sussan-ley-coalition-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The federal government wants the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes after a backlash over politician’s entitlements.</p><p>The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is prepared to work with Anthony Albanese to reform the system, offering a truce after a week of damaging headlines about MPs’ largesse.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/12/politicians-travel-perks-expenses-overhaul-advice">Continue reading...</a>
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