It's been revealed the departments and agencies of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk spent almost $60,000 on alcohol in the last financial year. 9News
Ms Palaszczuk has defended the spending, which equates to more than $1000 a week, while the Opposition claims it's a sign Labor can't be trusted with the state's finances.
The figures showed that $59,938 was spent on alcohol at 99 government functions from July 2019 until June 2020, theAlmost $60,000 in taxpayer's money was spent on alcohol by the premier's departments last year. In response to a parliamentary question on notice about the spending, Ms Palaszczuk said: "Alcohol is only provided at functions hosted by entities within the ministerial portfolio where it is deemed appropriate to the circumstances.
The Office of the Governor held 60 functions over the 12 months from July 2019 until June 2020, racking up a total alcohol bill of $16,042.
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