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Perth councillors' travel costs tripled to $106,505 in 2024/25, mainly due to a new business class policy.
Perth city councillors' travel expenses more than tripled to $106,505 in 2024/25, up from $33,880 the previous year, with total spending over three years reaching $163,524.
A new council policy allowing business class travel unless opted out contributed to the rise.
Former Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas had the highest individual costs at $45,066, followed by Steven Wellard and Clyde Bevan.
Current councillors Raj Doshi and Liam Gobbert also incurred significant expenses, while others reported little or no travel costs.
Specific details on flights or lodging were not released, with full data expected after a council meeting.
Los costos de viaje de los concejales de Perth se triplicaron a $ 106,505 en 2024/25, principalmente debido a una nueva política de clase empresarial.