The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-05-04 01:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Australian politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Human Rights, Australia, Tax & Budget, World News
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As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas
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