澳大利亚气候部长前往阿塞拜疆旅行的60 000美元电话费是由于不正确的漫游费造成的,Telstra退款30 000美元。 A $60,000 phone bill for Australia's climate minister's trip to Azerbaijan was due to incorrect roaming charges, with a $30,000 refund given by Telstra.

气候变化与能源部长克里斯·鲍恩及其团队在2024年11月访问阿塞拜疆期间，因气候变化、能源、环境与水务部未能将手机切换到正确的国际漫游费率，导致了6万美元的电话账单。 A $60,000 phone bill for Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and his team during a November 2024 trip to Azerbaijan was caused by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water failing to switch phones to the correct international roaming tariff. 部门承认过错,秘书迈克·凯泽说部长和团队不知道指控。 The department admitted fault, with secretary Mike Kaiser stating the minister and team were unaware of the charges. Telstra(供应商)被确定并提供了50%的退款,总额为30 000美元,尽管它没有承认责任。 Telstra, the provider, was identified and provided a 50% refund totaling $30,000, though it made no admission of liability. 自由党参议员Sarah Henderson质疑退款的理由, 认为可以反映商业考虑。 Liberal senator Sarah Henderson questioned the refund’s rationale, suggesting it may reflect commercial considerations. 环境部长兼水利部长Murray Watt指出,承运公司有时免收此类费用,但这一事件凸显了政府旅行监督和问责制方面的空白。 Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt noted carriers sometimes waive such charges, but the incident highlighted gaps in government travel oversight and accountability.