Former prime ministers’ expenses: Taxpayers foot $1.4 million bill for flights, office supplies and car costs

Taxpayers have footed a bill of almost $1.4 million in former prime ministers’ expenses this year, including flights, office supplies and car accident insurance excesses of $1000.

According to the latest data from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority, Malcolm Turnbull has claimed the most since January at $325,935, while Julia Gillard spent the least, at $96,300.

The quarterly report tracks parliamentary spending on domestic travel, including airfares, private cars and fuel, and office expenses, including facilities, supplies and telecommunications of current and former parliamentarians.

But only the seven living former prime ministers are entitled to an office space and its running costs, as well as flights for up to 30 domestic trips per year. The report doesn’t include th