The Australian government wants the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA) to advise on reforming MPs' travel perks. This follows public backlash over politicians’ expenses. Opposition leader Sussan Ley said she is ready to work with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to change the system. Health Minister Mark Butler said the government would “welcome” the IPEA extending its audit of Anika Wells’ travel claims to include recommendations on the whole system. He told Sunrise, “If the IPEA recommended legislative changes, I’m sure that’s what we would do.” Parliament controls the rules, so changes could happen quickly. Anika Wells referred her own expenses for audit after reports showed she claimed nearly $100,000 for travel to promote the social media ban in New York. The IPEA currently reviews individual claims for rule compliance but does not review the rules themselves. Politicians including Wells, Albanese, and Don Farrell defended using family travel rules to bring spouses and children to events like the Australian Open and big sports matches. However, the rules have no spending cap on spousal flights, described as “relevantly unlimited,” sparking public criticism. Ley called Wells’ expenses “scandalous” and suggested Wells should stand aside until the audit finishes. She also urged investigation for any breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Ley said on Sky News, “If he [Albanese] can’t stand there and tell the Australian people that this minister has not breached the code of conduct, then she should resign, stand aside.” After damaging headlines, both sides appear ready to fix MPs’ perks and restore public trust.