The Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority has revealed that Barnaby Joyce cost taxpayers $2600 in the lead up to the election by chartering a flight between Melbourne and Horsham to spend three hours at a regional show.
According to the IPEA Mr Joyce incurred $675 000 in expenses while he was a member of parliament, not including his salary and that of the two extra staff he was allocated.
Horsham residents started a petition against Mr Joyce’s visit, claiming he was disrespecting the country and farmers following his affair scandal last year.