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Parliamentary accommodation use in Queensland has triggered a massive tax spike—jumping from $7,000 to nearly $35,000, a 400% leap—sparking debate over transparency, accountability, and the honor system. Speaker Pat Weir refuses to name offenders, citing personal hardship, while Clerk Neil Laurie warns against party-based analysis, urging a longer-term view. Notably, some members skip declarations, with the ATO choosing not to pursue every late filer. This isn’t new: last year’s scrutiny included the Premier and a minister under police investigation—later cleared—highlighting a pattern of personal use under the radar.

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