Parliament's Private Problem: Where Transparency Ends The recent estimates hearing at Queensland parliament has shed light on a curious trend: a surge in MPs sleeping at parliament, accompanied by a 400% increase in private stays in parliamentary accommodation.
Labor MP Mark Ryan asked about the breakdown of government and non government members using the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) liability scheme, highlighting the opacity surrounding this issue.
Parliamentary Speaker Pat Weir cited concerns about "honesty and integrity" as reasons for not providing case by case details.