Diplomatic car driving then high commissioner to the UK was not damaged but local police want $26,320 for damage to two vehicles, Senate estimates hears
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Investigations into a crash linked to a car carrying Australia’s former UK high commissioner George Brandis have cost taxpayers more than $250,000.
Australian officials disclosed the costs of two external investigations on Thursday, while also revealing Surrey and Sussex police had sought an additional $26,320 from Australia to cover the damage sustained by two of their vehicles in the crash.
Diplomatic car driving then high commissioner to the UK was not damaged but local police want $26,320 for damage to two vehicles, Senate estimates hearsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastInvestigations into a crash linked to a car carrying Australia’s former UK high commissioner George Brandis have cost taxpayers more than $250,000.Australian officials disclosed the costs of two external investigations on Thursday, while also revealing Surrey and Sussex police had sought an additional $26,320 from Australia to cover the damage sustained by two of their vehicles in the crash.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
