Over the past week, Labor Minister Anika Wells has become the face of a new debate over politicians' perks. Revelations about a near-$100,000 trip to New York to talk up Australia&rsquo;s teen social media ban at the UN, followed by reports of taxpayer-funded family travel to grand finals, ski fields and overseas sporting events, have seen her refer three-and-a-half years of expenses to the parliamentary watchdog. The prime minister insists her claims are &ldquo;within the rules&rdquo;, but the backlash &ndash; and even more questions over the spending of MPs from all parties &ndash; has opened up a bigger argument about whether the rules are fair, and whether they match public expectations in a cost-of-living crisis. Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on parliamentary entitlements &ndash; and whether this scandal will force change. &nbsp; If you enjoy&nbsp;7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>. &nbsp; Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton Photo: AAP Image/Lukas CochSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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