Government rejects call to tighten business-class rules for bureaucrats as Albanese urges ‘value for money at all times’
The Guardian • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The Department of Finance has decided not to implement a review's recommendation to restrict public servants to business-class flights only on journeys of three hours or more, maintaining the current two-hour threshold. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of seeking "value for money at all times" amid ongoing scrutiny of government expenses, according to The Guardian.
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Age (0-35)
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Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
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