The Liberal National party senator Matt Canavan billed taxpayers thousands of dollars to fly with his family for a three-night trip to Brisbane, during which he headlined Christmas drinks for a controversial conservative group that planned to donate part of the night’s proceeds to him.
Data released by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) on Friday shows Canavan and six family members travelled to Brisbane from Rockhampton in mid-November last year, costing taxpayers $3,676 in flights and unscheduled transport.
