New expense reports show just how much political staff wages cost taxpayers
Recent expense reports indicate that the wages for Queensland political staff have increased by nearly 20% over the last year, amounting to $22.64 million in the last six months of 2025.
Tax Administration: Payment of unjustified travel expense reimbursements is common
Finland's Tax Administration reports a significant rise in unjustified tax deductions, particularly related to travel reimbursements, highlighting systemic issues in corporate tax compliance.
Hotels, dinners, guests: the court orders Laurent Wauquiez to disclose his expense reports to the region
A Lyon administrative court has ruled in favor of a transparency request by the Anticor association, ordering Laurent Wauquiez to disclose his expense reports from his tenure as president of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
One Nation senator for NSW still lived in Queensland four months after his appointment, expense reports show
Sean Bell, One Nation's senator for New South Wales, lived in Queensland for four months after his appointment while claiming over $6,000 in expenses.
Charges against three municipal council members in the 'Chekiukai' case
Three municipal council members in Lithuania face allegations of misuse of power and fraud regarding false expense reports.
The Criminal Case of Eugenijus Sabutis Transferred to Court
The criminal case against Eugenijus Sabutis, a council member in Jonava, has been forwarded to court over accusations of fraud involving falsified expense reports.
Parliamentarians Request Compensation for Purchased Shovels, Šakočiai, and 'Ant Hills'
Lithuanian parliamentarians are requesting to include the purchase of various unusual items, such as shovels, in their parliamentary expense reports, sparking humorous reactions during a committee meeting.
The case of Vilkaviškis council member J. Drunienė's 'checkbooks' handed to the court
A municipal council member from Vilkaviškis has been charged with misuse of office and fraud related to falsifying expense reports.
The case of Vilkaviškis district council member Drunienė has been transferred to court – the gas station operator collected and supplied receipts
Lithuanian council member Drunienė is accused of forging expense reports to gain over €2,700 from the local municipality.
The Court Exempts Šilutė Council Member E. Padimanskis From Criminal Responsibility in 'Chekiukų' Case
The Lithuanian court has imposed a two-year probation on council member E. Padimanskis for fabricating expense reports and exempted him from criminal liability.
Commonwealth Bank posts record half-year cash profit as investors pile into housing market
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a record half-year cash profit as the housing market sees increased investment activity at the expense of owner-occupiers.
Marijampolė City Council Member Makauskas Convicted in Expense Report Fraud Case; Banned from Public Office
R. Makauskas, a member of the Marijampolė City Council, has been convicted of fraud and banned from public service for three years after falsifying expense reports.
The court will announce the verdict in the case of MP Andrius Bagdonas' "checks"
MP Andrius Bagdonas is accused of abuse, document forgery, and fraud related to falsifying expense reports while serving on the Neringa Council.
The case of Edgar Kabelka accused of fraud as a Kalvarija politician handed over to the court
Edgar Kabelka, a former member of the Kalvarija municipality council, has been charged with fraud for falsifying 35 expense reports related to fuel purchases during his term from 2019 to 2023.
The case of Kalvarija council member E. Kabelka's 'checks' transferred to the court
E. Kabelka, a member of the Kalvarija municipality council, faces allegations of falsifying 35 expense reports regarding fuel purchases during his term from 2019 to 2023.