http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/08/australia-speaker-resigns-ridiculous-expenses-150802090022424.html

The speaker of Australia's House of Representatives has resigned her post following weeks of accusations that she used taxpayer money to pay for extravagant and unnecessary travel.

Bronwyn Bishop has faced fierce criticism after it emerged last month that she spent more than $3,650 to charter a helicopter for an 80km trip to a golf course to attend a fundraiser for the ruling Liberal Party, rather than drive the 90-minute route.

Bishop subsequently apologised for what she called the "ridiculous" expense and repaid the money.

However, scrutiny over her other travel expenses continued, including claims that she charged taxpayers for travel costs associated with trips to attend weddings; she later said she would repay those expenses as well.

On Sunday, Sydney's Daily Telegraph reported that Bishop had used more than $190,000 of taxpayers' money over the past five years to be driven around in chauffeured cars, limousines and private-plated vehicles.

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The Finance Department is investigating whether she violated any rules.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who announced Bishop's resignation, said there would be a review of entitlements for politicians in the wake of the scandal.

"It won't just be tinkering with the system," he told reporters. "Plainly, the system that we have is deficient. The public deserves to be absolutely confident taxpayers' money is not being abused."

Bishop said her resignation was effective immediately. She will continue to serve as an MP for the ruling Conservative Party, representing her local district.

"I have not taken this decision lightly," Bishop said in a statement. "It is because of my love and respect for the institution of parliament and the Australian people that I have resigned as speaker."

Bishop had served as speaker since 2013.

Source: AP
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/08/australia-speaker-resigns-ridiculous-expenses-150802090022424.html

wonderin if Dogara cn do dat

Ok

I for say....I was thinking it happened in Nigeria..

A Nigerian house of reps memmber wouldnt resign until he/she is sacked

"It is because of my
love and respect for the institution of parliament and the Australian people that I have
resigned as speaker." This is what I call governance.

OP modify ur rubbish topic!!! Av just wasted my mb for nothing!


Mostyg no vex me nxt time

not in naija

in Nigeria, some useless soul would have started defending her actions....this is a sane clime where the people united against the government, put them on their toes always

Dogara flew a private jet to go commission an altar in Delta State. well, its more than 90minutes car trip

Ekweremadu should humbly resign before the law catch him

I feel disappointed, I thought it's one of our own house of rep.

ifeegee:
I feel disappointed, I thought it's one of our own house of rep.

Why would you want Dogara to resign?