PM-elect chooses budget flat over The Lodge

[icyfroth]

In the meantime, while the ALP continue their infighting:

Prime minister-elect Tony Abbott to will live with junior Australian Federal Police recruits in a $120-a-night Canberra flat rather than move into The Lodge.

The move is necessary due to Canberra’s 1927-built prime ministerial residence currently being re-wired and eradicated of asbestos and a possum infestation, the Sunday Telegraph reports

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The incoming PM reportedly rejected an offer of a $3,000-a-week upmarket rental and opted to flat with the AFP recruits.

An emphasis on 24-hour security is believed to be behind the budget accommodation decision.

But Mr Abbott will be entertaining dignitaries at his parliamentary offices rather than taking them to his kitchenette-equipped pad.

The multi-million dollar renovations to The Lodge, which were signed off by former PM Julia Gillard two years ago, could last for up to a year.

In Sydney, the Abbott family are expected to soon move into the PM’s Sydney residence, Kirribilli House.

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@master*and*commander wrote:

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@purplecarrot-top wrote:
They are the ones who tell where they sleep. It is the taxpayer who pays for their accommodation . So I guess we do have an interest.

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The tax payer pays for all jobs in the public service, does this mean that it is acceptable to be interested in where they all live as well?

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we are not paying for their accommodation are we?

[ashjoma]

I am sure Mr Abbott won't mind - he looks like one of those people who have so much energy, and 'get-up-and-go' energy, he would only need the place for a sleep.

I used to stay in a staff accomodation block - loved it. Was old and a single room, but it was cosy and had a great feel to it.