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There is history with politicians and assistants.....
The Daily Telegraph
August 7, 2015
Labor frontbencher Tony Burke charged taxpayers $48,000 for luxury euro trip with staffer who is now his partner.

• The pair flew first class to Barcelona in 2009.
• His partner Skye Laris admits she fell in love with the man who hired and promoted her.
• Burke says his expenses are “beyond community expectations”.

IT’S a love story that blossomed in the luxurious comfort of first class — all paid for by the Aussie taxpayer.
Labor frontbencher Tony Burke has come under fire for charging taxpayers $48,000 to take first class flights to Spain and Italy with his staffer Skye Laris, who is now his partner.
Now Ms Laris has hit back at news reports that uncovered her politician lover’s extraordinary travel expenses.