Taxpayers to fork out $450 million on private jets for use by the Prime Minister, Governor-General and senior ministers
Taxpayers are set to fork out $450 million for two luxury private jets - to be used by senior government ministers - each fitted with sleeping quarters, meeting facilities and business class seats.
Australian taxpayers are set to fork out $450 million on two luxury private jets for use by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Governor-General and senior ministers.
The two Boeing 737 Max 8 jets will be fitted with sleeping quarters, meeting facilities, and business class seats for passengers.
The Department of Defence is purchasing the aircraft in order to replace two 20-year-old 737s that have been used by successive governments. Funds for the purchase will come out of Defence’s 2023-24 budget.
According to Boeing, the 737 Max 8s have three times the cabin space of a typical private jet and are capable of carrying at least 19 passengers up to 12,220kms without refuelling.
“Each BBJ 737 MAX is fitted with a unique interior specifically designed to fulfil your flying needs,” the company says of the aircraft.
“With spacious cabins and endless design opportunities, you are guaranteed to make the most out of every mission.”
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