The federal government wants the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes after a backlash over politicians’ entitlements.
The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is prepared to work with Anthony Albanese to reform the system, offering a truce after a week of damaging headlines about MPs’ largesse.
The health minister, Mark Butler, said the government would “welcome” the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) widening its probe of Anika Wells’ travel claims to include recommendations about the system overall.
If the IPEA recommended legislative changes, Butler told Sun
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