# MPs Asked to Use Allowances for Tax Push

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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: 2026-06-03T00:19:09+00:00
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Opposition leader Michaelia Cash is blasting the Labor government for asking MPs to use their taxpayer-funded communications allowances to promote unpopular tax changes, calling it a cynical attempt to sway public opinion. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil defended the move, saying it’s standard practice and that other parties likely do the same, sparking a broader debate over how political parties spend public funds to push their agendas. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e5fffa46a5b4c4b0

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