‘I attend lots of functions’: Albanese defensive over exclusive fundraising dinner
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his attendance at a private fundraising dinner after it was revealed the event was hosted by businessman Felix Lee and expected donors to contribute around $10,000 each. The dinner drew scrutiny because Lee’s father, Phillip, is alleged to have used illicit methods to move large sums of money from China into Australian accounts. Albanese said he frequently attends such functions and does not discuss the details of private gatherings.
- ▪Albanese attended an exclusive dinner at Felix Lee’s family mansion in Sydney, where attendees were expected to donate about $10,000 each to the Labor Party.
- ▪The dinner was linked to allegations that Lee’s father used dishonest means to funnel Chinese money into Australian accounts, raising concerns about the source of donations.
- ▪Albanese told the ABC’s Insiders that he attends many functions as part of his role and does not discuss private dinners, suggesting he may not know donors’ family backgrounds.
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