Albanese attended fundraiser during Cyclone Alfred's impact

New details have come out regarding political fundraisers held by leaders in Australia during Cyclone Alfred. On March 4, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was criticized for leaving his home in Brisbane to attend a fundraiser at a mansion owned by billionaire Justin Hemmes in Sydney. During a similar time frame, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also attended a fundraiser in Sydney, specifically at the Cabra-Vale Diggers club. This event charged attendees $2,000 each to meet the Prime Minister. It has been reported that one guest at this fundraiser, James Chan, has ties to the Labor party and participated in humanitarian efforts, including a notable donation to flood relief. Dutton faced backlash from Labor for prioritizing an elite fundraiser while a cyclone was approaching Queensland. Although Albanese had attended a different event that same day, he claimed his activities were necessary and stressed the importance of responding to the cyclone's threat. He arrived in Queensland late that evening to meet with local officials after the fundraiser. Both leaders have been under scrutiny. Dutton defended himself, saying his event was not a party but a meeting, while Albanese was questioned about his timing and decision to attend the fundraiser before dealing with the cyclone. Questions remain about the implications of their actions during a critical time for Queensland residents.