Australia Post Chief Executive Christine Holgate has been asked to stand aside after the government launched an investigation into “extraordinary” spending.

Ms Holgate today told a parliamentary hearing senior employees were given luxury $3000 Cartier watches as a reward for completing a multi-million-dollar project, which were not paid for with taxpayer funds.

The revelation follows recent reports Australia Post hired a $3000-a-day reputation consultant.

Scott Emerson accused Ms Holgate of being “out of touch” with ordinary Australians struggling amidst the COVID-19 crisis, calling for her immediate sacking.

“What is going on?

“This has to be one of the stupidest decisions I’ve ever heard of.”

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