Senator billed public to attend son’s wedding
Senator Bridget McKenzie has come under scrutiny for billing taxpayers for her travel expenses to attend her son's wedding in Tasmania. The senator charged a total of $853.52 for flights and accommodation related to the trip. McKenzie defended her actions, stating that the trip was part of her parliamentary duties.
- ▪Bridget McKenzie billed taxpayers for flights and accommodation to attend her son's wedding in Tasmania.
- ▪The total amount charged to taxpayers for the trip was $853.52.
- ▪McKenzie claimed the trip was part of her parliamentary duties to address budget cuts in infrastructure.
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