Anthony Albanese’s racks up $1.3million taxpayer bill in just three months – here’s what he spent your money on
Anthony Albanese cost Australian taxpayers more than $1.3 million in expenses over a three-month period, with almost half a million spent on international jet setting alone.
The prime minister, who was nicknamed “Airbus Albo” because of his frequent foreign trips, spent $421,498 on hotels, taxis and dinners during foreign trips between April and June 2023.
The eye-watering figure was published in the latest report from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.
Mr Albanese has charged taxpayers more than $154,000 for the ASEAN-Australia Summit and the East Asia, G20 and APEC Summit in November 2022.
The second most expensive trip was for King Charles’ coronation in London, which cost just under $130,000, with $93,419 spent on meals and accommodation.
Anthony Albanese cost Australian taxpayers more than $1.3 million in expenses over a three-month period, with almost half a million spent on international jet setting alone
The prime minister, dubbed ‘Airbus Albo’ because of his frequent foreign trips, spent $421,498 on hotels, taxis and dinners during foreign trips between April and June.
Mr Albanese also spent $5,622 on family travel expenses, as MPs can claim domestic travel flights and taxis for their partners, dependents or designated persons.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was the second highest spender, billing taxpayers $849,455.
Travel expenses for his 32 staff members amounted to $558,847.
Resources Minister Madeleine King was the third highest spender, submitting $536,613 in expenses, while Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke came fourth with just under $450,000.
With the exception of Mr Dutton, ministers made up the top ten biggest spenders.
Greens leader Adam Bandt was 11th, billing more than $431,000.
This included domestic travel costs of over a quarter of a million for his 26 employees.
Kennedy MP Bob Katter had the highest expense bill for independents at just over $328,000.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was the second highest spender, billing taxpayers $849,455
Last week, Mr Albanese sparked outrage after visiting the Hawthorn AFL team in their dressing room, as the Aussies continue to struggle with the cost of living.
“People are struggling to pay the bills and this guy is talking about the footy,” said one.
“The last time you were in Tassie I remember you being heckled with ‘let’s talk about housing Prime Minister’ and you couldn’t run away fast enough. It’s gotten worse since then and here you are, back in selfie mode. God you’re uninspiring,” said another.
A third wrote: ‘Your priorities suck!’