Politicians' spending under the spotlight as first independent report is released

By Nicole Hasham, James Massola, Eryk Bagshaw
Updated October 6 2017 - 1:32pm, first published 1:04pm
Independent Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spent the most of all MPs on car costs – $33,995 to drive around his sweeping North Queensland electorate  Photo: Mick Tsikas
Independent Member for Kennedy Bob Katter spent the most of all MPs on car costs – $33,995 to drive around his sweeping North Queensland electorate Photo: Mick Tsikas
Senator Cory Bernardi speaks to the media after informing the Senate he was leaving the Liberal Party at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares
Senator Cory Bernardi speaks to the media after informing the Senate he was leaving the Liberal Party at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 7 February 2017. Photo: Andrew Meares

It is the report that can end a parliamentary career - revealing how much federal MPs have splurged on travel, charter flights, office facilities and other work expenses.

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