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in awkward timing, government ends energy rebate as it defends Wells’ spendathon

  • Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
in awkward timing, government ends energy rebate as it defends Wells’ spendathon

There are two glaring lessons for politicians from the Anika Wells’ entitlements affair.

First, don’t grab greedily at every generous entitlement MPs and especially ministers can get, even if “the rules” allow you to do so.

Second, if you do get into trouble, show some humility and apologise early (and often).

If Wells had...

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