At least 90% of federal politicians have joined exclusive Qantas lounge and dozens received upgrades

More than 200 politicians have declared Chairman’s Lounge membership, analysis of parliament’s register of pecuniary interests showsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 90% of federal politicians have declared taking up invitations to join the exclusive Qantas Chairman’s Lounge and dozens also received flight upgrades, expensive gifts or hospitality from the national carrier.Analysis of the parliament’s register of pecuniary interests shows at least 209 politicians have declared their membership of the exclusive Qantas lounge – what the airline’s former CEO Alan Joyce reportedly described as “the most exclusive club in the country”. There are 227 members and senators in the 47th parliament.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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At least 90% of federal politicians have joined exclusive Qantas lounge and dozens received upgrades

More than 200 politicians have declared Chairman’s Lounge membership, analysis of parliament’s register of pecuniary interests shows

At least 90% of federal politicians have declared taking up invitations to join the exclusive Qantas Chairman’s Lounge and dozens also received flight upgrades, expensive gifts or hospitality from the national carrier.

Analysis of the parliament’s register of pecuniary interests shows at least 209 politicians have declared their membership of the exclusive Qantas lounge – what the airline’s former CEO Alan Joyce reportedly described as “the most exclusive club in the country”. There are 227 members and senators in the 47th parliament.

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