Who is Paying ?

[grandmoon]

Tony Abbott has embarked on his first overseas trip as prime minister, insisting his talks with Indonesia's leader will cover more than asylum seekers.

Mr Abbott left on Monday morning for a 24-hour visit to the Indonesian capital Jakarta.

The prime minister took Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Trade Minister Andrew Robb and 20 business leaders with him.

While I understand that we are paying for the Politicians and their staff but who is paying for the business leaders. ?

[polksaladallie]

Do you know if Margaret went with him?

[grandmoon]

No she didn't

[polksaladallie]

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@grandmoon wrote:
No she didn't

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I'm pleased about that.  At least he is not following the practice of his idol, whose wife went every single time, even for 24 hour trips, all at the taxpayers' expense, of course.

[***super_nova***]

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@grandmoon wrote:
No she didn't

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OMG!  really, that must mean their marriage is on the rocks, doesn't it (by the logic of those who claim JG's relationship is because they have not seen footage of Tim in her public appearances)?  🙂

[kengillard]

what's that saying?

"small things amuse small minds?"       geez

[**meep**]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Do you know if Margaret went with him?

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Do you mean his wife?  Yes, she did.

[debra9275]

20 business leaders???

who is paying??

Us!

[freakiness]

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@grandmoon wrote:

Tony Abbott has embarked on his first overseas trip as prime minister, insisting his talks with Indonesia's leader will cover more than asylum seekers.

Mr Abbott left on Monday morning for a 24-hour visit to the Indonesian capital Jakarta.

The prime minister took Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Trade Minister Andrew Robb and 20 business leaders with him.

While I understand that we are paying for the Politicians and their staff but who is paying for the business leaders. ?

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It might be pay back for all the free advertising they did for Abbott to get him elected.

[polksaladallie]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Do you know if Margaret went with him?

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No she didn't

Yes, she did

Which is it?