Senator Bridget McKenzie under fire for taxpayer-funded travel | Sunrise

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National Senator Bridget McKenzie charged taxpayers $259 for a flight from Devonport to Melbourne following her son's engagement party, and later claimed $853 for travel to his wedding. The senator maintains she followed parliamentary rules and conducted work during these trips, though questions arise about whether the work or family celebrations were scheduled first. The incident follows similar controversies involving other politicians, including Annika Wells who spent $100,000 on parliamentary expenses, prompting calls for stricter oversight by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tikto

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