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Labor minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 for family travel during sports events and theatre showings

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Josh Butler and Krishani DhanjiDecember 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Labor minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 for family travel during sports events and theatre showings
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Trade Minister Don Farrell claimed $9,000 in taxpayer funds over three years for his family's travel expenses related to attending sporting and cultural events. Parliamentary records reveal the expenses covered travel to events in Sydney, Melbourne, and Uluru. These events included AFL grand finals, tennis matches, an opera performance, a theatre premiere, and a sunset dinner at Uluru. The claims occurred while Farrell was invited to these events. Farrell maintains that the expenses are "in line with relevant rules," amidst increasing scrutiny of politicians' spending.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Melbourne 30% Sydney 40% Uluru 50% Australia 60% Don Farrell ×280%

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politician expenses 90% family travel expenses 80% taxpayers 70% afl grand final 60% parliamentary records 50% trade minister 40%

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
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85%
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Australia

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