In a country battling rising inequality and shrinking public services, the perks enjoyed by some senior government officials are starting to look increasingly out of touch. We’re talking about luxury vehicles, high-end security upgrades, and overseas travel - all funded by a public expected to accept less, sacrifice more, and pay extra.

Public service should mean just that: service. Yet a lack of oversight on ministerial benefits has allowed extravagance to flourish with little consequence.

OUTA supports legislative amendments aimed at tightening controls and holding officials to account. Because when the people pay the bills, they deserve transparency - not VIP excess.

Read why we’re backing these changes here