MPs' book-buying habits revealed in expenditure figures

Rob Inglis
Updated December 9 2019 - 5:08pm, first published 3:30pm
Tasmanian Greens Senator Nick McKim purchased $373.51 worth of books with his publications allowance in the September quarter, while his overall expenditure was among the lowest of all the state's federal parliamentarians.
Tasmanian Greens Senator Nick McKim purchased $373.51 worth of books with his publications allowance in the September quarter, while his overall expenditure was among the lowest of all the state's federal parliamentarians.

Just two of Tasmania's federal parliamentarians, Nick McKim and Andrew Wilkie, used their publications allowance to purchase books in the September quarter, according to the latest figures from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

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Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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