Taxpayers fork out almost $35,000 for MPs to stay at Queensland parliament
Queensland taxpayers spent nearly $35,000 last financial year on fringe benefits tax for parliamentarians' overnight stays at the legislative annexe. Budget estimates revealed 191 overnight stays were reported, a dramatic jump from 39 the previous year across 33 members. The parliamentary speaker declined to identify which MPs used the accommodation, citing members' personal circumstances.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 19:54 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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