Federal politicians charge taxpayers $1.1 million for family travel in 12 months | ABC NEWS
Federal MPs and senators claimed over $1.1 million in family reunion travel benefits in the last financial year, raising concerns about how often they use the benefit. The issue became more prominent after Communication and Sport Minister Anika Wells was criticised for using these rules to fly her family to sports events.
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