Politicians' perks: High Court will hear former MPs' bid for bigger pensions

By Adam Gartrell
Updated May 30 2016 - 4:33pm, first published May 29 2016 - 12:15am
Former Defence Minister John Moore is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Defence Minister John Moore is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor minister Barry Cohen is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor minister Barry Cohen is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor MP Barry Cunningham is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor MP Barry Cunningham is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor MP Tony Lamb is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
Former Labor MP Tony Lamb is one of four former MPs in a High Court bid for better taxpayer-funded retirement benefits.
The High Court may be forced to abandon its tradition of holding hearings across the country. Photo: Michele Mossop
The High Court may be forced to abandon its tradition of holding hearings across the country. Photo: Michele Mossop

A group of retired politicians trying to claw bigger pensions and more free travel from the taxpayer will get their day in court next month.

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