# Ex-MP Convicted in Allowance Fraud | Australia News

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Podcast: [Australia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/australia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569932)
Published: 2026-09-17T14:41:10+00:00
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Former MP Fraser Ellis has been convicted of fraud for falsely claiming nearly $5,000 in parliamentary accommodation expenses, but received a suspended 10-month sentence due to his age, family responsibilities, and community ties. Though he insists his actions were reckless—not criminal—and points to his failure to claim other Adelaide nights as proof, the court stressed public trust in officials and the need for deterrence. He’s repaid the money but says that doesn’t equate to remorse. Now on a one-year good behaviour bond, Ellis, who lost his seat after party defection, is working part-time at his parents’ newspaper while struggling to find full-time employment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/im-no-criminal-claims-ex-mp-convicted-of-deception-c-22885083 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/24babab606ebf8ee Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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