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Dominic Giannini

Liberal MP wrongly claimed $8300: watchdog

The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority audited 30 claims by Liberal MP Andrew Laming. (AAP)

An outgoing Liberal MP incorrectly claimed almost $8300 in public funds for travel expenses, the parliament's expenditure watchdog has found.

Andrew Laming will need to pay back $10,360, which includes a 25 per cent loading fee after the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority audited 30 expenses the MP claimed for his wife, two children and himself in June 2019.

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