'I attend a lot of dinners': Anthony Albanese evasive over Point Piper dinner
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing scrutiny for attending a private dinner hosted by a family currently under investigation for tax deception. Albanese has deflected questions, citing the private nature of the event.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns regarding political transparency and the influence of wealthy donors on government officials.
The prime minister's attendance at an intimate dinner hosted by a billionaire family, which is facing allegations of tax office deception, has been questioned.
Political opponents have criticised Anthony Albanese's transparency as well "cash for access" practices in politics.
Annual political donations are made public in February each year.
Link copied Share Share article Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attempted to skirt questions about his attendance at a dinner hosted by a billionaire family accused of funnelling money from China, saying he attends "a lot of dinners".
Earlier in the week, reports by Nine newspapers revealed Mr Albanese had attended the dinner at the mansion of 25-year-old Felix Lee in Point Piper, Sydney.
Mr Lee's father, Phillip Dong Fang Lee, faces allegations of deceiving the Australian Tax Office (ATO) about his holdings in order to channel huge sums into Australian bank accounts.
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