Governor General's Clothing Allowance Cut in Federal Spending Review

The federal government has eliminated the Governor General's clothing allowance, which historically covered costs of official attire for state occasions and ceremonial duties. The cut, part of a broader expenditure review, now places the financial burden on the incumbent personally or requires the office to absorb it elsewhere. The allowance itself was modest, but the cut signals that vice-regal discretionary spending is now fair game for federal budget reductions.