ACT federal politicians charge taxpayers more than $650,000 in expenses

By Andrew Brown
Updated December 4 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 5:19pm
Liberal senator Zed Seselja spent $187,039 in the first half of this year, the most of ACT MPs. Photo: Graham Tidy
Liberal senator Zed Seselja spent $187,039 in the first half of this year, the most of ACT MPs. Photo: Graham Tidy
Among the expenses of Andrew Leigh was $5500 on flags for his office. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Among the expenses of Andrew Leigh was $5500 on flags for his office. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Canberra MP Gai Brodtmann had a $174,00 bill for taxpayers. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
Canberra MP Gai Brodtmann had a $174,00 bill for taxpayers. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop's infamous ''Choppergate'' scandal was the cause of an independent review into entitlements for politicians. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop's infamous ''Choppergate'' scandal was the cause of an independent review into entitlements for politicians. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

ACT's federal politicians have charged taxpayers more than $650,000 in the first six months of this year, new reports reveal.