What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?

The move comes amid scrutiny late last year of several MPs spending thousands on travel for family members to official events.
What’s Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?
Minister for Communications Anika Wells at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 3, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
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Australia’s Remuneration Tribunal has revised parliamentary travel rules after months of public scrutiny over taxpayer-funded travel.

Family members and spouses will no longer be allowed to fly business class at public expense. All family-related travel must now be booked in economy class, with spousal travel limited to three return fares per year.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].