Education Minister Jason Clare Admits Requesting Qantas Flight Upgrade

Clare's admission follows scrutiny of travel perks among politicians, prompting calls for an inquiry.

Education Minister Jason Clare confirmed he requested a free upgrade on a Qantas flight in 2019 after surgery.
The flight from Sydney to Singapore was for personal reasons and was declared in his official register of interests.
Clare stated he might have spoken to a Qantas government relations representative to secure the upgrade.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is also under scrutiny for alleged free upgrades, which he denies soliciting.
The situation has led to calls for a broader inquiry into the travel perks received by federal politicians.