Albanese Backs Wells Amid Travel Expenses Controversy
Update: 2025-12-10
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stands by Communications Minister Anika Wells amidst travel expense controversy. Wells, under scrutiny for chauffeured car and family travel expenses, has referred herself to the parliamentary expenses authority. New details reveal she charged taxpayers for a flight to Sydney for a Labor Party fundraiser and nearly $1,000 for a chauffeur at the Australian Open. Wells maintains she followed rules and welcomes an independent audit. The situation fuels public debate on appropriate use of taxpayer money by politicians.
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