Estimates questioned over surge in MPs sleeping at parliament
Queensland parliament refused Monday to disclose which state MPs slept at the parliamentary annexe, after figures showed private accommodation costs surged 400 percent to nearly $35,000 annually. Speaker Pat Weir cited members' privacy, citing "significant challenges" some faced. The scheme relies on MPs' honesty to declare private stays under fringe benefits tax rules.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 09:06 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
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