Labor asks watchdog to advise on overhauling travel perks for politicians as backlash grows

Sussan Ley offers bipartisan truce to work on reform as attorney general Michelle Rowland refers expenses for independent auditFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says he has asked the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes after a backlash over politicians’ entitlements.It came as the attorney general, Michelle Rowland, confirmed she has followed cabinet colleague Anika Wells in referring her travel expenses to an independent audit. Continue reading...