Government rejects call to tighten business-class rules for bureaucrats as Albanese urges ‘value for money at all times’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorDecember 11, 2025 at 03:00 PM

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The Australian government has declined to tighten regulations regarding business-class travel for public servants. Despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's call for "value for money at all times," the Department of Finance rejected a recommendation to raise the minimum flight duration for business-class eligibility from two to three hours. This decision comes amid scrutiny of government expenses. The proposed change was part of a review aimed at curbing expenditure. The Department's decision means public servants can continue booking business-class fares on flights exceeding two hours.

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