Politician Helicopter Ride
Absurd Comparisons0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 34,464 × Politician Helicopter Ride
📋 Description
One hour helicopter charter to avoid traffic
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $2,800 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 34,464 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,499,200 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could fund 34,464 helicopter rides. That's a lot of avoided traffic
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.finance.gov.au/government/managing-commonwealth-resources/discretionary-spending
- Senate Reference: Senate Finance Committee FOI 2024-567
- Calculation Notes: Department of Finance FOI 2024 - ministerial helicopter charter costs
- Last Verified: 28 September 2024