Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have come under scrutiny for using two separate Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) jets to attend a clean energy announcement in the NSW Hunter Valley, costing taxpayers over $100,000. The decision, defended by Bowen, was reportedly in line with advice from the RAAF. The event aimed to promote a renewables fund, specifically a solar energy scheme. However, the use of separate jets has sparked controversy and accusations of hypocrisy, especially given the event's focus on clean energy. Critics, including Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie and various Sky News hosts, have labeled the action as indulgent and out of touch, questioning the necessity of separate flights. In contrast, some defenders argue the Prime Minister's time is precious, justifying the separate travel arrangements.
Aussie PM and climate minister slammed after taking separate private jets to 'green' announcement Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen's separate private jet usage to launch solar energy scheme called into question. https://t.co/eIp7MquhM0
Sky News host Caleb Bond has criticised Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen for taking two separate flights to the same event. https://t.co/AmHi79CXNV
Geologist Ian Plimer discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen taking separate private jets to the same destination in the Hunter Valley last week. https://t.co/XexQIx4JET
Sky News host Peta Credlin has slammed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for taking two separate private jets to attend the same event in the Hunter Valley last week. https://t.co/WJrLy14Oek
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen's separate jet usage to launch solar energy scheme called into question. MORE: https://t.co/jHDyvayedO https://t.co/X4vlwA7kDY
Sky News host Sharri Markson and Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand have argued over Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen taking two separate private jets to the same event, with Ms Markson saying the Prime Minister is “so out of touch”. https://t.co/kZixnTGjXO
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says the “waste in government knows no end” after Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen took two separate taxpayer-funded jets to the same event. https://t.co/JSVlJ7qIPa
Sky News host Liz Storer has slammed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen over their “complete hypocrisy” on net zero over their use of two private jets to get to the same event. https://t.co/kgP07rx7Qy
Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand has defended Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen’s use of two private jets to get to the same event as a prime minister’s “time is precious”. https://t.co/PSfIoFSNu9
Sky News host Liz Storer and Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand have clashed over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen taking two separate taxpayer-funded jets to the same event. https://t.co/nZrzSgh1Mg
PM Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have been criticised for their "complete hypocrisy", after taking a private jet each to attend an event that cost taxpayers more than $100,000. https://t.co/I5ajsDHYLX
Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese are in damage control. They’re under pressure after taking 2 planes to the same renewable energy event! Senator Gerrard Rennick says they’re “completely out of touch”. Listen to his take on it HERE. 🎧https://t.co/M9aEj8hThq🎧 https://t.co/xiFUpiSj2l
Aussie PM and climate minister slammed after taking separate private jets to 'green' announcement Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen's separate jet usage to launch solar energy scheme called into question. https://t.co/jHDyvayM3m
🚨The Prime Minister and Energy Minister DEFEND the use of 2 RAAF jets heading to the same renewable energy announcement. @SenatorRennick joins @BenFordham at 7:15am. Tune in via https://t.co/PDFkmiLuMb.
🚨 The Prime Minister and Energy Minister DEFEND the use of 2 private RAAF jets heading to the same climate change event. @SenatorRennick joins @BenFordham at 7:15am. Tune in via https://t.co/PDFkmiLuMb.
🚨 The Prime Minister and Energy Minister DEFEND the use of 2 RAAF jets heading to the same event. @SenatorRennick joins @BenFordham at 7:15am. Tune in via https://t.co/PDFkmiLuMb.
'Treating us like mugs': PM and Bowen under fire for taking separate jets to attend event Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has blasted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for taking two separate private jets to attend the same event… https://t.co/DClYTQj378
Sky News host Liz Storer says it is “completely inexcusable” for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen to take two separate taxpayer-funded VIP flights to the same event. https://t.co/d7MRKbbd5T
A photo of two private jets has sparked controversy after the PM and his energy minister flew separately to attend the same event. https://t.co/itE5RqDerL
* EXCLUSIVE * The spotlight is on the PM and his Energy Minister. It's understood they took SEPARATE private jets to the same event. When we went looking for answers why, their offices dodged the question. Listen to the details HERE. https://t.co/RjXNPgqxzj https://t.co/gHeW2A3C6A
The spotlight is on the PM and his Energy Minister. It's understood they took SEPARATE private jets to the same event. When we went looking for answers why, their offices dodged the question. Listen to the details HERE. https://t.co/RjXNPgqxzj https://t.co/b4WXFuQLSn
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio has blasted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for taking two separate private jets to attend the same event in the Hunter Valley last week. https://t.co/fzTstmVESb
Sky News host Chris Kenny says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen taking separate taxpayer-funded VIP flights to the same event is “complete indulgence”. https://t.co/5gaQdcvsYX
The Australian prime minister and his energy minister took two SEPARATE private jets to make a ‘clean energy’ announcement in the Hunter region of New South Wales. Because they think we're that stupid.
Shadow Resources Minister Susan McDonald has slammed the Albanese government after the Prime Minister and Energy Minister reportedly took two separate jets to the Hunter Valley. https://t.co/J97y8nFyQ8
Sky News host Chris Kenny has slammed Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for taking a separate private jet from the Prime Minister to attend the same event in the Hunter Valley. https://t.co/b44GbzCG1Y
PM and ministers took two jets for clean energy announcement on RAAF advice, says Chris Bowen https://t.co/BNlwLDmfAv
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended the use of two jets to get himself and the Prime Minister to the same solar energy announcement in the Hunter Valley. > https://t.co/DJuiMAX9ip https://t.co/HxJZi9XLyQ
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says there have been “big increases" in electric vehicles as he stressed his government wants more Australians to have "better choices". https://t.co/c9dbJEIe3H
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended using two separate Royal Air Force jets to take him and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the NSW Hunter Valley to promote a renewables fund. https://t.co/sH7C912H9y
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the decision for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to take private jets to the Hunter last week was in line with advice from the Royal Australian Air Force. https://t.co/HOntPHdLbs
Chris Bowen has been forced to defend himself and the Prime Minister after the pair faced backlash for chartering two RAAF jets for the same event in the Hunter Valley last week. https://t.co/67OZ6ZoXsE
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen not giving a "simple explanation" for their use of private jets last week is going to be a "problem" for them. https://t.co/WfYmcVyPOq
*** EXCLUSIVE *** The spotlight is on the PM and his Energy Minister. It's understood they took SEPARATE private jets to the same event. When we went looking for answers why, their offices dodged the question. Listen to the details HERE. 🎧https://t.co/RjXNPgqxzj🎧 https://t.co/YD6e3ZE0pu
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