Greens Leader’s $1 Million Expense Bill Causes Debate

Adam Bandt’s claim included $23,000 on two private jet flights, but he’s been defended by former Labor senator Stephen Conroy.

Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt (C) claps during the Greens national campaign launch at Black Hops Brewery in Brisbane, Australia, on May 16, 2022. Dan Peled/Getty Images

Greens leader Adam Bandt claimed $963,166 (US$637,000) in expenses in a single year, including $23,000 for two private jet flights during the 2022 election campaign. He also spent $204,000 on printing costs and $12,000 on a government-provided vehicle and petrol allowance.

That’s in addition to his $314,000 salary and the wages of his personal staff, according to the Department of Finance.