Don Farrell, Anika Wells, David Littleproud and Anne Ruston attended the race in 2022 while in the city for other official events
David Littleproud, Anne Ruston, Anika Wells and Don Farrell attended the Melbourne Cup in 2022, charging the public for various expenses associated with their attendance.David Littleproud, Anne Ruston, Anika Wells and Don Farrell attended the Melbourne Cup in 2022, charging the public for various expenses associated with their attendance.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup A spokesperson for Wells said she had appeared at the racing event as sports minister but her reason for travelling to Melbourne was for an address at the Melbourne Institute the next day. A spokesperson said Ruston attended the cup in her capacity as shadow sports minister, adding that “all of the senator’s travels are in line with Ipea guidelines”.