Tony Burke ‘under fire’ over taxpayer-funded overseas trips amid cost-of-living crisis

Sky News host Peta Credlin says Employment Minister Tony Burke is “under fire” following revelations taxpayers “forked out” tens of thousands of dollars for overseas trips. “This story in the Telegraph today, I find it extraordinary,” Ms Credlin said. “Employment Minister Tony Burke under fire after revelations – taxpayers forked out $57,000 to send him and a staffer to the States for a meet and greet with our ambassador. “That is extraordinary over four days. “This is a shocking look for a government that says it understands cost-of-living worries.”