Assurance Review Memorandum – 2021/28 - Senator David Van - travel to Queensland, 2021

This Assurance Review examined travel by Senator David Van and his spouse to Prosperine, Brisbane, and Townsville, QLD, between 13 and 21 July 2021. After a meeting with Senator Van and further correspondence, IPEA was satisfied that the dominant purpose of Senator Van's travel was parliamentary business. IPEA raised invoices, with 25% penalty loading, for COMCAR bookings made under the name of Senator Van's spouse that did not meet the Regulations and two instances of incorrectly claimed Travel Allowance. Following the Assurance Review, Senator Van's office sought further education and training. Senator Van subsequently repaid the expenses.