Prime Minister Albanese is under fire after a pricey Point Piper dinner hosted by the son of a Chinese billionaire accused of tax evasion — and he’s dodging direct questions about whether he was there. While he brushed off the event as just “lots of dinners,” the guest list included Daniel Andrews and Commonwealth Bank’s CEO, sparking debate over political engagement vs. influence. His office insists Labor is transparent, and politicians don’t take direction from hosts — a point echoed by others defending him, noting such events are common across parties. The controversy underscores the fine line between networking and ethics in public office.

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