In a move that’s sure to raise some eyebrows, politicians in Australia are set to receive a significant pay bump.
Premier Jacinta Allan will now take home a whopping $512,972, making her the second-highest paid politician in the country.
A $14,941 Pay Rise
The Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal has decided to increase MP salaries and allowances by 3%.
This means Premier Allan’s package will now include an expense allowance of $64,475. Not bad, right?
How Do Other Politicians Fare?
Deputy Premier Ben Carroll will now earn $236,662, while Opposition Leader Brad Battin will take home $409,107. Backbench MPs will receive a base salary of $211,972.
Comparing Salaries Across the Country
Premier Allan remains the highest-paid state or territory leader, followed closely by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli ($476,323) and NSW Premier Chris Minns ($416,440).
But things are looking up for Country Liberal Party boss Lia Finocchiaro, whose base salary has jumped to $350,000.
Global Comparisons
So, how do Australian politicians’ salaries stack up against their global counterparts?
US President Donald Trump reportedly earns around AU$617,000, while Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong takes home a staggering AU$2.5 million.
The Highest-Earning State and Territory Leaders
Here’s a rundown of the top-earning state and territory leaders in Australia:
- Jacinta Allan (Victoria) – $512,972
- David Crisafulli (Queensland) – $476,323
- Chris Minns (NSW) – $416,440
- Lia Finocchiaro (NT) – $350,000