The Opportunity Party is challenging other parties to give up their 'excessive' MP housing entitlements, and has confirmed their members won't take advantage of these political perks.

This statement follows renewed scrutiny of MPs claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while living in their own mortgage-free Wellington homes.

Party leader Qiulae Wong says these perks need to be at 'arms-length' in order to rebuild public trust.

"It's really important that the public have trust that this money is being used appropriately, these allowances are so that politicians can participate and do their job in Wellington, not so they can grow their own property portfolios." 

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The Opportunity Party is challenging other parties to give up their 'excessive' MP housing entitlements, and has confirmed their members won't take advantage of these political perks.
This statement follows renewed scrutiny of MPs claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while living in their own mortgage-free Wellington homes.
Party leader Qiulae Wong says these perks need to be at 'arms-length' in order to rebuild public trust.
"It's really important that the public have trust that this money is being used appropriately, these allowances are so that politicians can participate and do their job in Wellington, not so they can grow their own property portfolios."&nbsp;
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Qiulae Wong: Opportunity Party leader says the party won't use parliamentary funds on 'unnecessary' property costs

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