Australia’s federal MPs will pocket a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, increasing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s base salary by more than $20,000 to $607,500. The Independent Remuneration Tribunal decision bumps Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s base pay by $14,617 up to $432,250, while the base level salary for MPs is now $233,650. Before the increase, Albanese’s base salary was $586,930 per year. However, the bump is less than the Fair Work Commission’s minimum wage lift of 3.
“So, she can’t access super and because she has too much super, she’s not entitled to get any housing help. So I imagine if we asked her, I think the answer would be pretty clear.” Mostyn agreed with Smith’s assessment. “I agree. Where are the performance reviews that most of us have to follow? I don’t think many people get beyond three out of five stars,” Mostyn said. “Talk about the pub test. This is the cocktail bar test.