00:00The Prime Minister hoped he'd reached the end of a turbulent week, but even after denying
00:08he'd ever called Alan Joyce seeking an upgrade, questions remained.
00:13The Prime Minister's office then confirming he didn't request free upgrades from anyone
00:17at Qantas via any form of communication.
00:21We find out this morning that the Prime Minister's clarified the clarifying statement.
00:25But delving into the Prime Minister's decade of declarations has opened a can of worms
00:30across the parliament.
00:32The Liberals have been holding themselves out to be pretty pure and pretty holier than
00:36thou.
00:37But then it turns out they've got problems.
00:40Two years ago Peter Dutton flew on billionaire Gina Reinhart's private jet to attend this
00:46Bali bombing memorial.
00:48It was declared, but on Tuesday came under question.
00:51Have you ever personally asked Gina Reinhart to fly around Australia?
00:55No.
00:56Today?
00:57The cheaper option for the taxpayer was for my office to speak to Mrs Reinhart's office
01:02as to whether the plane might be available.
01:04And opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie first claimed she'd never accepted
01:09an upgrade, then admitted she'd received one.
01:12Now she's asked the major airlines to check if there's more.
01:17Parliamentarians across the chamber have long lists of declarations.
01:22tickets, sporting games, travel and dinners.
01:26Part of the job?
01:27Perhaps.
01:28But also a window into who has their ear.
01:31Some are now questioning whether an independent examination of perks for politicians is needed.
01:37And possibly an overhaul of the rules.
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