'Not a great look': Prime Minister Albanese and Energy Minister Bowen blasted for taking two private jets to the same event
The announcement to launch the Solar SunShot program was made at the former coal-fired Liddell power station, a short distance from Scone airport.Flight data showed Mr Albanese's jet left Canberra airport about 9am and arrived in Scone less than 40 minutes later. After the announcement in the Hunter Valley, he then flew to Newcastle before touching back down in Canberra at 3.19pm.
Liberal Senator Dave Sharma spoke to Sky News Australia and questioned whether the private jet was the best use of taxpayer money.“All of us in elected office should always be mindful that every dollar we spend is coming from someone and its coming from a taxpayer and its money that could otherwise be spent elsewhere.Senator Jacqui Lambie called on Mr Albanese to be “transparent” as was promised in the last federal election.
Senator Jacqui Lambie called on Mr Albanese to be “transparent" as was promised in the last election. Picture: Sky News Australia "The Air Force advised that the most efficient way of getting the Prime Minister and two cabinet ministers to the Liddell Power Station was to go to Scone airport where the runway was not rated for the prime minister's normal large jet," Mr Bowen said.