Documents Regarding The Attendance Of The Special Envoy To Combat Antisemitism To The 2025 Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism ​

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The Department of Home Affairs approved travel and accommodation expenses for a staff member supporting Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism at the 2025 Australian Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism on the Gold Coast (3-5 September 2025). The approval covered flights from Sydney to Gold Coast ($384.56 each way) and accommodation at $627.30 total ($313.65 per night). The accommodation cost exceeded standard policy limits, but approval was granted based on operational necessity—the staff member needed to remain in immediate proximity to the Special Envoy to provide timely support during the summit's busy schedule. Internal correspondence confirms that alternative hotels within policy were available but situated 20+ minutes from the venue, making them operationally unsuitable despite lower costs.