⚙️ Political Gadgets News | Sunday, 26 April 2026
Today’s Political Gadgets digest covers: MP expenses: Tony Sheldon (NSW, Lab) — $584,807 over 4 quarters; Political advertising: Google $18,300 (YTD $1,469,400); Facebook $93,552 (YTD $642,607).
Today’s digest includes:
- MP expenses: Tony Sheldon (NSW, Lab) — $584,807 over 4 quarters
- Political advertising: Google $18,300 (YTD $1,469,400); Facebook $93,552 (YTD $642,607)
Consultant Tenders
$95,168,212 in Federal contracts to the big consultants in 2026. $0 yesterday. {1724} [link]
Flights
The VIP fleet flew at least 2,594 km in the last few days. That’s 1 plane doing 5 flights over 4 hrs and 08 mins and costing around $18,879. [link]
Politician Expenses
Tony Sheldon (Sen, NSW, Lab) claimed $584,807 in expenses over the last 4 reported quarters for major categories such as travel, offices and cars. That is $199,413 less than the average. #auspol [link]
Double Donors
Randazzo Properties NT donated $50,000 in 2023-24. That was $25,000 to Labor and $25,000 to the Coalition. {7183} #auspol [link]
Parliamentary attendance
Matt O’Sullivan (senate, WA, Liberal Party) attended 77.1% of possible votes. [link]
Political advertising on Google
Political advertising spend with Google in last 24 hours: $18,300. (YTD: $1,469,400) [link]
Political advertising on Facebook
Political advertising on Facebook yesterday: $93,552. (YTD: $642,607) [link]
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