Four federal politicians defend taxpayer-funded trips coinciding with Melbourne Cup that cost more than $5,000
by Sarah Basford Canales from World news | The Guardian on (#6KA03)
Don Farrell, Anika Wells, David Littleproud and Anne Ruston attended the race in 2022 while in the city for other official events
Four federal politicians have defended taxpayer-funded trips that allowed them to attend the 2022 Melbourne Cup, costing more than $5,000 in accommodation and transport.
Labor ministers Don Farrell and Anika Wells, along with the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, and the shadow sports minister, Anne Ruston, attended the event in the Victorian capital on 1 November 2022, charging the public for various expenses associated with their attendance.
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