Riverina MP defends Melbourne Cup private jet as security for acting prime minister role

Rex Martinich
Updated June 16 2020 - 6:24pm, first published 5:45pm
THE PUB TEST: Matthew Nixon and Heinz Schulz at the William Farrer Hotel on Tuesday thought MPs should have to pay for their own trips to the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Emma Hillier.
THE PUB TEST: Matthew Nixon and Heinz Schulz at the William Farrer Hotel on Tuesday thought MPs should have to pay for their own trips to the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Emma Hillier.

The office of Riverina MP Michael McCormack has defended a taxpayer-funded private jet flight from Wagga to the Melbourne Cup as a standard security measure for an acting Prime Minister.

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Rex Martinich

Rex Martinich

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Journalist for the Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga covering politics and data. Mobile: 0437 853 137 Email: rex.martinich@dailyadvertiser.com.au

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