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Senator Bell Under Fire for Taxpayer-Funded Travel Expenses

3/6/2026

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Sean Bell, One Nation's New South Wales senator, faced scrutiny for living in Queensland while billing taxpayers over $6,000 for chauffeured cars in Brisbane.
Selected to fill a Senate vacancy in September, Bell claimed travel allowances for commuting from Brisbane, spending 14 days in NSW.
Pauline Hanson, party leader, faced criticism for nearly $9,000 in taxpayer funds for a private plane charter and not declaring a subsequent private jet flight.

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Sean Bell, One Nation's New South Wales senator, faced scrutiny for living in Queensland while billing taxpayers over $6,000 for chauffeured cars in Brisbane.
Selected to fill a Senate vacancy in September, Bell claimed travel allowances for commuting from Brisbane, spending 14 days in NSW.
Pauline Hanson, party leader, faced criticism for nearly $9,000 in taxpayer funds for a private plane charter and not declaring a subsequent private jet flight.