Prime Minister Must Explain Shane Jones’ Doubled Travel Bill

The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to explain how Shane Jones was allowed to rack up a $63,000 travel bill after reportedly spending almost twice what had been approved, including a private limousine, on standby 24 hours over multiple days.

Taxpayers’ Union spokeswoman, Ella Dickson, said:

"Taxpayers will be shocked that a work trip to a conference appears to have turned into a luxury retreat. No reasonable employer would tolerate their employee spending nearly twice the approved budget. Ministers should not be held to a lower standard."

"As his employer, the Prime Minister needs to justify how this spending was allowed and why taxpayers are expected to unquestioningly cover the tab."