Peter Dutton took publicly funded flights to Sydney on days of NRL grand finals, records show

Guardian analysis reveals opposition leader also claimed for flights on days of a rugby tournament and, like many Labor MPs, a Matildas World Cup gameGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton billed taxpayers for flights to Sydney on the days of three NRL grand finals, a rugby tournament and a Matildas World Cup game, records show.Integrity campaigners and crossbenchers, including the former rugby international David Pocock, have repeatedly criticised the use of publicly funded travel to attend major sporting events, saying it fails to reflect community expectations.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Peter Dutton took publicly funded flights to Sydney on days of NRL grand finals, records show

Guardian analysis reveals opposition leader also claimed for flights on days of a rugby tournament and, like many Labor MPs, a Matildas World Cup game

Peter Dutton billed taxpayers for flights to Sydney on the days of three NRL grand finals, a rugby tournament and a Matildas World Cup game, records show.

Integrity campaigners and crossbenchers, including the former rugby international David Pocock, have repeatedly criticised the use of publicly funded travel to attend major sporting events, saying it fails to reflect community expectations.

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