Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority
Coverage of Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Linda Reynolds repays nearly $9,000 after partner billed taxpayers to visit son in Melbourne
Linda Reynolds repaid nearly $8,800 in parliamentary expenses after her partner claimed family reunion allowances to visit his son in Melbourne while en route to meet her in Canberra. Reynolds initially disputed the ruling by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority but later accepted it, citing the necessity of her partner's visits following 'high profile (and false) 2021 workplace allegations' against her.
- Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses
Communications minister Anika Wells has repaid over $10,000 for incorrect travel claims, following an audit by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. The mistakes were identified in her claims dating back to Labor's 2022 election victory. Anthony Albanese has rejected calls for Wells to resign.