Defence Minister Richard Marles finds himself under intense scrutiny following revelations of his extravagant use of a VIP jet to attend the Matildas World Cup semi-final. The public’s anger is mounting as they label this expenditure as reckless and entirely unrelated to his parliamentary duties.
Marles’ decision to embark on a private VIP round trip from Brisbane to Sydney came at a staggering cost to taxpayers, ringing in at a jaw-dropping $16,000. While Marles cited security reasons to justify but he shared numerous photos from the sporting event, raising questions about the true nature of his concerns.
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