Exclusive: Supporters of independent and minor parties are particularly opposed to MPs receiving gifts, with just 18% in favour
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A majority of Australians think politicians should not accept lurks and perks of office including free concert and sporting event tickets, flight upgrades and VIP airline lounge access.
Those are the results of the latest Guardian Essential poll of 1,131 voters, which could spell trouble for Anthony Albanese, given scrutiny on his receipt of gifts including Taylor Swift concert tickets and Qantas flight upgrades, which were properly declared.
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