Nepean MP Sam Groth has been asked to explain his actions by senior party figures after he used a taxpayer-funded car to travel home from the Australian Open last year.

Former Aussie tennis star turned politician Sam Groth has called for hesitant tournament organisers at Melbourne Park to formally recognise Australia Day come January 26.

Former tennis star Sam Groth is facing calls to step down as deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party following revelations he misused a colleague’s taxpayer-funded, chauffer driven car.

Taxpayers foot the bill for Sam Groth and wife’s luxury hotel stays. Taxpayers have shelled out thousands of dollars for Liberal deputy leader Sam Groth and his wife to stay in hotels after ...