This week the federal government launched a sweeping inquiry into politicians allowances.

This includes reviewing the gold travel pass scheme which allows retired MP's free air travel for the rest of their lives.

There are also suggestions that the 160 million dollar postage and printing scheme is being misused.

The government has already decided to cut this program - From October, Lower House MPs will have their annual allowance slashed from $100,000 to $75,000

Independent member for Lyne, Rob Oakshott says the reform will allow members to concentrate upon the job which they are supposed to be doing - representing their electorate.

He spoke with 2SER's Alex Angel.