Anthony Albanese denies ever calling ex-Qantas CEO Alan Joyce to ask for an upgrade
Prime minister issues statement saying ‘all travel has been appropriately declared’ after allegations made in new book over politicians’ travelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has denied ever calling Alan Joyce for free Qantas flight upgrades during his time as transport minister and opposition leader.The rebuke comes days after the claims were made in a new book by former Nine newspaper columnist Joe Aston, alleging a number of federal politicians had regularly received free business or first-class upgrades as part of their membership to the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, described as the “speakeasy for Australia’s ruling class”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Prime minister issues statement saying ‘all travel has been appropriately declared’ after allegations made in new book over politicians’ travel
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Anthony Albanese has denied ever calling Alan Joyce for free Qantas flight upgrades during his time as transport minister and opposition leader.
The rebuke comes days after the claims were made in a new book by former Nine newspaper columnist Joe Aston, alleging a number of federal politicians had regularly received free business or first-class upgrades as part of their membership to the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge, described as the “speakeasy for Australia’s ruling class”.
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