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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tom McIlroy Political editor

Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and minister for Communications Anika Wells
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and minister for Communications Anika Wells. Wells has repaid more than $10,000 for incorrect travel claims. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The federal communications minister, Anika Wells, has repaid more than $10,000 for incorrect travel claims, identified amid controversy about her use of taxpayer-funded entitlements.

In a statement released on Friday, Wells said an audit by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority identified four mistakes in her claims dating back to Labor’s 2022 election victory, worth a combined $8,092.89.

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