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flag Perth councillors' $24,500 in luxury international travel sparks election debate over spending and accountability.

flag City of Perth councillors have spent up to $24,500 on international travel, including business class flights and luxury stays, for events like energy conferences and global partnerships, according to released documents. flag The costs, tied to trips to Houston, Norway, Singapore, and Canada, have sparked debate ahead of the October 18 local election. flag Mayoral candidates Catherine Lezer, Shirley Vine, and Viktor Ko have pledged to end business class travel and withdraw from the World Energy Cities Partnership if elected, calling the spending unjustifiable. flag Others, including acting lord mayor Bruce Reynolds and councillors Steven Wellard, Clyde Bevan, and Liam Gobbert, defend the trips as essential for building global relationships and advancing Perth’s economic profile. flag The practice was approved by council after some trips were already booked, raising questions about accountability and public spending.

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