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Calls for review of Australian MPs’ flight perks grow

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Pressure is mounting across the political spectrum for an independent review into how private airlines, like Qantas, allegedly use political favours to maintain market share.

Amid public outcry over flight perks for MPs and senators, sources say parliament must address evolving community expectations on transparency.

This week, former judge and public integrity expert Anthony Whealy called for tougher disclosure rules to cut “big money” out of politics.

The debate erupted after reports that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought upgrades from former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce – a claim Albanese denies.

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Labor has shifted attention to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who admitted his office requested a private flight from billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Meanwhile, Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie called for more transparency on how and how often MPs receive upgrades.

Inside Labor, frustrations simmer over Albanese’s delayed response to the Qantas claims, which took nearly five days to refute.

With public trust in question, politicians on both sides face scrutiny over their ties to major airlines.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.


Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.


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Albanese apologises to Jewish community at Bondi attack memorial

Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.

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Albanese apologizes to Jewish community, pledges to combat antisemitism after Bondi terror attack during Sydney memorial.


Anthony Albanese has apologised to the Jewish community, saying Australia failed to keep people safe after the Bondi terror attack.

Speaking at a memorial in Sydney, he pledged to confront antisemitism and stand with families and first responders in grief and unity.


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U.S. envoys head to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks accelerate

U.S. envoys to meet Putin, signaling a potential shift in Ukraine war diplomacy.

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U.S. envoys to meet Putin, signaling a potential shift in Ukraine war diplomacy.


Senior U.S. envoys are preparing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as diplomatic efforts around the war in Ukraine gather pace. The visit comes after Russia formally requested high-level talks, signalling a potential shift in momentum.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to travel to Moscow following months of behind-the-scenes discussions. The move underscores Washington’s willingness to engage directly as negotiations enter a more decisive phase.

With global attention fixed on the outcome, the meeting could shape the next chapter of the conflict — and determine whether diplomacy can finally overtake military escalation.

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