Australian State Minister Criticized for Misusing Official Car for Personal Trip

canberra - Transport minister of New South Wales, Jo Haylen, under fire for using ministerial driver for a private outing to a vineyard.

Australian State Minister's Controversial Trip

Transport Minister Jo Haylen faced backlash after using her official chauffeur for a 13-hour trip to a vineyard with friends, costing taxpayers $750.

Haylen admitted her mistake and pledged to reimburse the cost, acknowledging that she should have opted for an Uber instead. The trip, initially labeled as a 'business trip' in official records, has sparked calls for her resignation.

Despite criticism from the opposition leader and her own party members, Haylen's future in office remains uncertain.