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flag Australia limits MPs’ family travel to three annual economy flights to boost accountability.

flag Australia’s Remuneration Tribunal has restricted MPs’ family travel, limiting senior politicians to three annual return economy flights for family reunion and eliminating extra benefits for relatives. flag The changes, prompted by scrutiny over misuse of funds by ministers like Anika Wells and Fatima Payman, require MPs to consult the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority before booking. flag While only a small fraction of travel is expected to be affected, the rules aim to ensure taxpayer-funded trips align with official purposes and public accountability.

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