Increase

Steep hike for Vanuatu MPs' travel allowances

The Vanuatu Daily Post reported the parliamentary secretariat confirmed the new annual rate, which came into effect on the first of January.

The allowance was meant to cover travel expenses incurred by MPs when touring their constituencies.

It was increased by $US6,999.45 (Vt765,000) from $US7384 (Vt804,000) per annum per MP to $US14,711 (Vt1,605,000).