REVEALED: The ABC and SBS have spent over $500,000 of YOUR money on lavish dinners and functions in the past 12 months One of the plush events was a 'drama showcase' in Canberra for parliament staff Other sizeable splurges included two $20,000 ABC community forum events SBS and ABC made up $507,898 of Department of Communications' total bill $51,560 opening of Melbourne community most expensive department event
By Charlie Coë For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 23:36 GMT, 24 February 2019 | Updated: 23:36 GMT, 24 February 2019
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The ABC and SBS have spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayers' dollars on extravagant dinners and functions in the last year.
The two organisations have collectively contributed $507,898 towards the Department of Communications and Arts $1.5 million hospitality bill.
One of the plush events included a 'drama showcase' hosted by SBS at Canberra's Parliament House for parliamentarians.
