What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?

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What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?

Minister for Communications Anika Wells at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 3, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Australia’s Remuneration Tribunal has revised parliamentary travel rules after months of public scrutiny over taxpayer-funded travel.

Family members and spouses will no longer be allowed to fly business class at public expense. All family-related travel must now be booked in economy class, with spousal travel limited to three return fares per year.

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