‘Let the public down’: Jo Haylen qu its over chauffeur scandal

Email Transport Minister Jo Haylen has resigned over the use of taxpayer-funded ministerial drivers to chauffeur her to multiple private events including winery trips, private country lunches and weekend kids’ sports.

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