Anika Wells’ expenses are within the rules but many politicians know these perks should be wound back
Many politicians choose not to take advantage of the ‘family reunion’ provisions, knowing that such scandals can dog them for years
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On the same day Labor confirmed it was winding back energy bill discounts for 10m households, the government was once again on the back foot over travel expenses incurred by the communications minister, Anika Wells.
Last week it was revealed Wells – who is also the sports minister – expensed a mind-blowing $100,000 on a trip to New York to spruik the government’s social media ban for children under 16.