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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 1 MIN

Politicians Spend Taxpayer Cash on Luxury Cruise Fundraisers

from Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Politicians Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce allegedly used taxpayer money for luxury trips aboard Gina Rinehart’s exclusive floating mansion, The World, attending high-end fundraisers including a Trump-themed dinner auction. While officials claim these were “party political duties,” critics question whether public funds are being misused for donor events rather than parliamentary work, especially given the ship’s ultra-exclusive nature and lack of transparency around access. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8dde23da6c39b1c4

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