Stuart Robert charged taxpayers $2,000 a month for his home internet

Assistant treasurer, who spent 20 times more than other MPs, blames ‘connectivity issues’

The assistant treasurer, Stuart Robert, has blamed “connectivity issues” for charging taxpayers more than $2,000 a month for his home internet.

On Friday, Fairfax Media reported that Robert’s expenses for home internet were 20 times higher than that of other federal parliamentarians. Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority records confirm his average monthly spending exceeded $2,000 in the most recent quarter.

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