‘The Minister for Scarves’: Anika Wells’ optics disaster + Barnaby joins One Nation

The controversy over Anika Wells’ taxpayer-funded trips has again put politicians’ expenses back in the spotlight. More details have been revealed about the Federal Communications Minister's trips, including AFL games, family skiing trips and a friend’s wedding.  In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Political Journalist with the AFR Phil Coorey, who explains that while the Minister didn’t break any official rules, in a cost-of-living crisis, it’s not a good look.  Headlines: Barnaby Joyce has officially defected to One Nation, A NSW firefighter has been killed, and popstar Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have gone Instagram official.  Enter The Briefing survey HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.