Reports: Danby went to Israel, gave speech while on sick leave

Published: 16 October 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Federal Labor MP Michael Danby took a trip to Israel to attend a conference and gave a political speech after telling the ALP he needed sick leave. Danby said: “I received medical advice to take a complete break and get away. I took that advice”

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Photo: Michael Danby photographed at the conference in Israel (The Australian)