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Opposition Leader Calls for Inquiry into MP Spending Scandal

12/12/2025

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Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader, said she is willing to collaborate with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on reforming parliamentary expenses amid MP spending controversies.
Ley criticized Albanese for backing Minister Anika Wells amid allegations of excessive travel expenses.
Ley called for an investigation into breaches of the Ministerial Code.
Albanese defended travel rules, saying they have not changed and support participation.
IPEA is reviewing Wells' claims, with no anticipated changes.

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Sussan Ley, Opposition Leader, said she is willing to collaborate with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on reforming parliamentary expenses amid MP spending controversies.
Ley criticized Albanese for backing Minister Anika Wells amid allegations of excessive travel expenses.
Ley called for an investigation into breaches of the Ministerial Code.
Albanese defended travel rules, saying they have not changed and support participation.
IPEA is reviewing Wells' claims, with no anticipated changes.