Pauline Hanson claimed $16,000 for private charter despite claiming floods tour was at ‘no cost to taxpayer’

Controversy Surrounds Pauline Hanson's Flood Relief Trip Senator Pauline Hanson has come under fire for claiming that a recent flood relief trip to Queensland was at "no cost to the taxpayer," only to reveal that she billed almost $16,000 in private charter flights. The trip, which was facilitated by billionaire Gina Rinehart, saw Hanson and One Nation leader Barnaby Joyce travel from the Sunshine Coast to Mount Isa on Rinehart's luxury plane before taking charter flights to meet with local mayors in flood-affected communities. The revelation has sparked concerns over the use of taxpayer funds for private trips, with many questioning the true cost of the relief efforts. As details of the trip emerge, the scrutiny is mounting on Hanson to explain the discrepancy between her initial claims and the actual expenses incurred.

One Nation leader and Barnaby Joyce flew on Gina Rinehart’s plane from the Sunshine Coast to Mount Isa before taking charter to tour flood-affected communitiesPauline Hanson billed taxpayers almost $16,000 in private charter flights to travel around flood-affected Queensland on the suggestion of billionaire Gina Rinehart, despite previously claiming the trip was at “no cost to the taxpayer”.In January, Hanson and Barnaby Joyce flew on Rinehart’s luxury Gulfstream G700 from the Sunshine Coast to Mount Isa, after which they travelled on charter flights to flood-affected communities around Julia Creek to meet local mayors. Continue reading...