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Sam Groth denies claim he misused taxpayer-funded vehicle during AO
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Deputy Victorian Liberal Party Leader Sam Groth has responded to calls to step down after a report he allegedly misused a taxpayer-funded vehicle to travel from the 2024 Australian Open to his Mornington Peninsula home. Groth issued a statement this morning responding to an article that claims he used Liberal MP Georgie Crozier's chauffeur-driven vehicle to transport himself and his wife from their home in Rye to the tennis tournament in Melbourne's centre in January 2024. In the statement, the former tennis pro said he thought it was "important to clarify a few things", denying he used the vehicle inappropriately and claiming he attended the 2024 Australian Open "in both an official capacity and a personal one". Politician and former tennis legend Sam Groth with his wife Brittany. (Getty Images for the AOC) "The public rightly have an expectation that politicians behave appropriately at all times. I share that belief," he said, "In my role as a Shadow Minister, I have attended many sporting events in the past few years." "I was at the event to meet various stakeholders and attend meetings before being part of a fundraising initiative." Groth denied allegations he was intoxicated at the tennis event. "Everything was and is above board. It has all been officially disclosed. There is nothing to hide," he said. "This job is time consuming and keeps me away from my wife and twin boys. Opposition Leader Brad Battin today said he planned to have an internal discussion with Groth regarding the claims, but does not believe he should resign. (Nine) "When I get a chance for my wife and family to join me, I jump at the chance and pay for it myself. Opposition Leader Brad Battin today said he planned to have an internal discussion with Groth regarding the claims, but does not believe he should resign. "I expect all members of parliament to follow the rules and behave appropriately, whether it's at work or not at work, it's a simple expectation I have," Battin said. "Sam Groth has been working very hard in his role and we all know that. We've seen him out and about whether it's in parliament or going out to events ensuring he's engaging with his community. "I'm confident that Sam's followed the rules and I've seen his declarations when he comes into towns that were recently reported for the events that he stays at." Victoria national Australia AUSTRALIAN OPEN Victorian Politics CONTACT US Property News: You can only access this beach shack at low tide.
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bengals QB Joe Burrow goes viral for Australian Open trip
Each offseason, the brief globetrotting and public appearances by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow go viral. Last year, by far the most notable was his trip to a certain fashion show, where he walked the stage in that now (in?)famous back-less suit. This year, it's not even February and Burrow has made waves for attending the Australian Open. The huge tournament was more than happy to share a video of Burrow's thoughts: "What's up guys? Joe Burrow here at the Australian Open. Excited to be here in the sun seeing the top athletes do what they do." RELATED: Burrow's appearance generated plenty of reactions online: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australian Open (@australianopen) POOKIE AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN WE WON — nya (@sediciferrari) January 24, 2025 🎾 Joe Burrow at the Australian Open — Joe Burrow Fan Club (@JoeyBClub) January 24, 2025 Fantasy football fans want to see Tee Higgins leave Bengals Bengals grab a fast-rising 'disruptor' in expert's first mock draft Bengals get lucky with future GM seemingly sticking around another year This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals QB Joe Burrow goes viral for Australian Open trip
