Secretive firm behind voice no campaign billed taxpayers almost $135,000 via Coalition MPs, documents show

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Whitestone Strategic, which has close ties to rightwing lobby group Advance, was paid to craft messaging on topics such as vaccine mandates and renewable energy

Whitestone Strategic invoiced at least $134,750 from elected representatives over two years, including Coalition senators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Alex Antic and Claire Chandler.Whitestone Strategic invoiced at least $134,750 from elected representatives over two years, including Coalition senators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Alex Antic and Claire Chandler.

Parliamentarians have an annual budget for office expenses, which can be used for activities such as printing and social media advertising. The nature of the work is redacted. Chandler’s office previously told Guardian Australia the work undertaken by Whitestone was not related to the voice referendum.Whitestone is led by Stephen Doyle, who was previously chief of staff to the former Coalition senator Zed Seselja.

“Everywhere you look, Labor refuses to put you first,” the pamphlet’s messaging reads. “You and your family are way down the list.”Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersA Whitestone spokesperson said it provides services to a range of clients, including not-for-profits and MPs.

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