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PM seeks advice on perks as furore builds over claims

Politicians can claim travel expenses if their official duties are the trip's "dominant purpose". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

The prime minister has sought advice from the parliamentary expenses watchdog on the rules for taxpayer-funded perks, as a second federal minister refers themselves to the body over their travel.

Anthony Albanese said he asked the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority about a potential review of what travel arrangements are afforded to MPs and senators.

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