Haylen used taxpayer-funded chauffeur for kids’ weekend sports run

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/jo-haylen-won-t-be-sacked-over-massive-error-of-judgement-20250203-p5l942.html

created by je_veux_sentir on 03/02/2025 at 09:40 UTC

139 upvotes, 12 top-level comments (showing 12)

Comments

Comment by rumlovinghick at 03/02/2025 at 09:46 UTC

183 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Why doesn't she just use public transport to get from Caves Beach to Sydney?

It takes 4 hours with a huge amount of backtracking because the buses up there only go to Newcastle, but if that's good enough for the public surely it is for her too.

Comment by Frankenclyde at 03/02/2025 at 09:56 UTC

169 upvotes, 3 direct replies

It’s really not that hard to avoid these controversies.

They could still have exceptionally successful careers, grow their wealth and enjoy plenty of perks without having to embarrass themselves like this.

It’s almost like the wealthy shoplifter that gets a rush from just trying to get away with it.

Jo should probably resign.

Comment by cricketmad14 at 03/02/2025 at 10:19 UTC

67 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This is happening on both political aisles.

Speakman conceded he had used his driver to collect his dry cleaning during work hours….

Why do politicians need these free services? . These dull bludgers can afford it when they have investment properties and earn 190k+?

Comment by lasber51 at 03/02/2025 at 10:14 UTC

83 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Minns is weak as piss. She should be sacked but he hasn’t got the guts.

Comment by sloppyrock at 03/02/2025 at 10:31 UTC

44 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Should be sacked. Dont give a toss about which party.

Comment by Eclairebeary at 03/02/2025 at 11:36 UTC

16 upvotes, 0 direct replies

It’s the culture of her employer that allows this.

Comment by PomeloHot1185 at 03/02/2025 at 10:37 UTC

12 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Her goose is cooked!

Comment by maton12 at 03/02/2025 at 18:05 UTC

11 upvotes, 0 direct replies

They seriously just take the piss. Sack her, make her pay for the by election and we'll see who else wants to take advantage of the very generous system we provide for them.

Comment by aleschthartitus at 03/02/2025 at 10:07 UTC

23 upvotes, 0 direct replies

should’ve taken the helicopter

Comment by LordVandire at 03/02/2025 at 12:25 UTC

14 upvotes, 0 direct replies

TBF, this is allowed under the ministerial guidelines and every politician does it.

Why they suddenly started to spin it as an attack on the transport minister is the real mystery. What does Murdoch have to gain from this?

Comment by Red-Engineer at 03/02/2025 at 09:59 UTC

-23 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This is a bit shit. She hasn’t broken any rules - the car and driver is allowed to be used for private use - but it just smells and she should know more about optics.

Comment by HUMMEL_at_the_5_4eva at 03/02/2025 at 09:54 UTC

-22 upvotes, 3 direct replies

This sucks. But I’m guessing lots of Ministers do it. What happened in the past that’s caused someone to keep going after Jo Halen?