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Dutton admits soliciting free ride on Rinehart’s jet, backs McKenzie

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said his office asked to use the mining magnate’s private jet and supports the changing tunes of his transport spokeswoman.

Copy link Copied Copy link Copied Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Already a subscriber? Login Peter Dutton has conceded his staff sought out the free use of billionaire Gina Rinehart’s private jet to travel from Queensland to Sydney for a memorial service amid rising scrutiny of politicians accepting or pursuing perks. The admission on Thursday came after the opposition leader said “no” on Tuesday when asked if he had ever sought Mrs Rinehart’s assistance for flights, leaving him exposed to a fresh attack from Labor.

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