With the cost-of-living crisis stifling much of Australia, it's no wonder that more Australians are feeling the pinch when it comes to making ends meet. Meanwhile, it seems that our government employees are doing just fine – in fact, they’re taking home more money than you might have expected.

Senior public servants are enjoying salaries in CEO fashion, generous 15 per cent super rates, and other perks including cars, free Qantas club membership, and office facilities at home.

One of the highest-paid public servants in the country is the new Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis AC, who is bringing home $939,610 in salary and benefits to run the department.

Despite the staggering amount that one could only ever dream of, it’s a significant pay cut for Davis, who previously enjoyed a $1,589,999 package as the Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University. It’s also a little less than the salary of the Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell, who earns more than $1 million a year.

Australian public servants are raking in cash. Source: Sydney Morning Herald​

Davis has been referred to by his colleagues as ‘a unicorn’ thanks to his deep understanding of how governments should work. He also practised as a State Bureaucrat in Queensland and went on to run a multimillion-dollar institution at the University of Melbourne.

But his impressive credentials don’t end there, Mr Davis previously worked as the CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropic body, figuring out ‘what to do with the $4 billion’ left behind for good works.

In comparison, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is paid $564,356 a year, while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles takes home $444,973 and Treasurer Jim Chalmers $406,988. You can read more on this here.

Even though some leaders, including the RBA’s Philip Lowe who earns a base salary of $911,728, have called for a pay raise, Australian public servants are undeniably compensated well by international standards.

For example, Department of Home Affairs Departmental Secretary Mike Pezzullo is paid $892,630, which is reportedly double that of his British equivalent.

The Albanese Government is struggling with potential changes. Source: 9News​

The generous pay packets come as the Albanese Government struggles with legislated tax cuts for high-income earners.

Dr Chalmers insisted that the Government’s position on stage three tax cuts remains, but he stressed that any government must practise responsible economic management.

‘No responsible government can ignore a high and rising inflation, a deteriorating global situation, or the fact that we have got these persistent structural pressures on the budget,’ he said.

‘My job, as the Treasurer of this country, is to make sure that the budget is as sustainable as it can be to deal with the challenges that we anticipate. If there’s going to be one defining feature in the budget, it’s going to be responsible economic management.’

The Government is believed to be looking into options to cap the tax cuts for high-income workers, but not abandoning the idea entirely.

On the other hand, some CEOs running publicly owned corporations of the Australian Government are enjoying more lavish salaries than the $1 million payday for the top public servants.

Among them is National Broadband Network Co-Chief Executive Stephen Rue, who has been bringing home $2,647,974.

Australia Post’s Paul Graham, a former Woolworths Executive, has the potential to earn up to $3 million a year. And last but not least, Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was paid $1.5 million.

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell earns roughly a million dollars every year. Source: ABC​

The salaries of Australia’s public servants (from the Remuneration Tribunal)

• Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell: $1,034,315

• Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis: $939,610

• Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy: $916,120

• Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo: $892,630

• Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty: $963,428

• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams: $892,630

• Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe: $1,076,029

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: $564,356

• Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles: $444,973

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers: $406,988

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong: $406,988

• Finance Minister Katy Gallagher: $379,855

What are your thoughts about these salaries? Let us know in the comments below.

 

[Macarj]

The annoying thing is those jobs and pay are never justified to the public who indirectly pay their salaries

 

[Macarj]

For the 'common' people these salaries seem excessive but just consider that if they were working in the private sector they would be earning 3-5 times this amount. My only objection to their salaries is the 'perks' they get after leaving office. eg. the 'lifetime' pensions and travel benefits. There is no reason they should not be assessed for their pensions the same as the rest of us, ie their assets and income should preclude them from any age pension etc.
Meanwhile, as in previous comments, you pay peanuts you get monkeys. Maybe we should consider more, or at least make them more accountable for their roles. ????

You're right private company CEO's get paid more and that is wrong also without the workers below them the company would fold the facts are in all my working life those at higher levels never seem to have to justify their salary and I can't see it changing any time soon

 

[Luckyus]

With the cost-of-living crisis stifling much of Australia, it's no wonder that more Australians are feeling the pinch when it comes to making ends meet. Meanwhile, it seems that our government employees are doing just fine – in fact, they’re taking home more money than you might have expected.

Senior public servants are enjoying salaries in CEO fashion, generous 15 per cent super rates, and other perks including cars, free Qantas club membership, and office facilities at home.

One of the highest-paid public servants in the country is the new Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis AC, who is bringing home $939,610 in salary and benefits to run the department.

Despite the staggering amount that one could only ever dream of, it’s a significant pay cut for Davis, who previously enjoyed a $1,589,999 package as the Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University. It’s also a little less than the salary of the Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell, who earns more than $1 million a year.

Australian public servants are raking in cash. Source: Sydney Morning Herald​

Davis has been referred to by his colleagues as ‘a unicorn’ thanks to his deep understanding of how governments should work. He also practised as a State Bureaucrat in Queensland and went on to run a multimillion-dollar institution at the University of Melbourne.

But his impressive credentials don’t end there, Mr Davis previously worked as the CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropic body, figuring out ‘what to do with the $4 billion’ left behind for good works.

In comparison, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is paid $564,356 a year, while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles takes home $444,973 and Treasurer Jim Chalmers $406,988. You can read more on this here.

Even though some leaders, including the RBA’s Philip Lowe who earns a base salary of $911,728, have called for a pay raise, Australian public servants are undeniably compensated well by international standards.

For example, Department of Home Affairs Departmental Secretary Mike Pezzullo is paid $892,630, which is reportedly double that of his British equivalent.

The Albanese Government is struggling with potential changes. Source: 9News​

The generous pay packets come as the Albanese Government struggles with legislated tax cuts for high-income earners.

Dr Chalmers insisted that the Government’s position on stage three tax cuts remains, but he stressed that any government must practise responsible economic management.

‘No responsible government can ignore a high and rising inflation, a deteriorating global situation, or the fact that we have got these persistent structural pressures on the budget,’ he said.

‘My job, as the Treasurer of this country, is to make sure that the budget is as sustainable as it can be to deal with the challenges that we anticipate. If there’s going to be one defining feature in the budget, it’s going to be responsible economic management.’

The Government is believed to be looking into options to cap the tax cuts for high-income workers, but not abandoning the idea entirely.

On the other hand, some CEOs running publicly owned corporations of the Australian Government are enjoying more lavish salaries than the $1 million payday for the top public servants.

Among them is National Broadband Network Co-Chief Executive Stephen Rue, who has been bringing home $2,647,974.

Australia Post’s Paul Graham, a former Woolworths Executive, has the potential to earn up to $3 million a year. And last but not least, Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was paid $1.5 million.

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell earns roughly a million dollars every year. Source: ABC​

The salaries of Australia’s public servants (from the Remuneration Tribunal)

• Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell: $1,034,315

• Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis: $939,610

• Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy: $916,120

• Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo: $892,630

• Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty: $963,428

• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams: $892,630

• Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe: $1,076,029

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: $564,356

• Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles: $444,973

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers: $406,988

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong: $406,988

• Finance Minister Katy Gallagher: $379,855

What are your thoughts about these salaries? Let us know in the comments below.

No wonder the countries stuffed financially, with all these pigs with their snouts in the trough.

 

[lozat54]

With the cost-of-living crisis stifling much of Australia, it's no wonder that more Australians are feeling the pinch when it comes to making ends meet. Meanwhile, it seems that our government employees are doing just fine – in fact, they’re taking home more money than you might have expected.

Senior public servants are enjoying salaries in CEO fashion, generous 15 per cent super rates, and other perks including cars, free Qantas club membership, and office facilities at home.

One of the highest-paid public servants in the country is the new Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis AC, who is bringing home $939,610 in salary and benefits to run the department.

Despite the staggering amount that one could only ever dream of, it’s a significant pay cut for Davis, who previously enjoyed a $1,589,999 package as the Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University. It’s also a little less than the salary of the Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell, who earns more than $1 million a year.

Australian public servants are raking in cash. Source: Sydney Morning Herald​

Davis has been referred to by his colleagues as ‘a unicorn’ thanks to his deep understanding of how governments should work. He also practised as a State Bureaucrat in Queensland and went on to run a multimillion-dollar institution at the University of Melbourne.

But his impressive credentials don’t end there, Mr Davis previously worked as the CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropic body, figuring out ‘what to do with the $4 billion’ left behind for good works.

In comparison, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is paid $564,356 a year, while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles takes home $444,973 and Treasurer Jim Chalmers $406,988. You can read more on this here.

Even though some leaders, including the RBA’s Philip Lowe who earns a base salary of $911,728, have called for a pay raise, Australian public servants are undeniably compensated well by international standards.

For example, Department of Home Affairs Departmental Secretary Mike Pezzullo is paid $892,630, which is reportedly double that of his British equivalent.

The Albanese Government is struggling with potential changes. Source: 9News​

The generous pay packets come as the Albanese Government struggles with legislated tax cuts for high-income earners.

Dr Chalmers insisted that the Government’s position on stage three tax cuts remains, but he stressed that any government must practise responsible economic management.

‘No responsible government can ignore a high and rising inflation, a deteriorating global situation, or the fact that we have got these persistent structural pressures on the budget,’ he said.

‘My job, as the Treasurer of this country, is to make sure that the budget is as sustainable as it can be to deal with the challenges that we anticipate. If there’s going to be one defining feature in the budget, it’s going to be responsible economic management.’

The Government is believed to be looking into options to cap the tax cuts for high-income workers, but not abandoning the idea entirely.

On the other hand, some CEOs running publicly owned corporations of the Australian Government are enjoying more lavish salaries than the $1 million payday for the top public servants.

Among them is National Broadband Network Co-Chief Executive Stephen Rue, who has been bringing home $2,647,974.

Australia Post’s Paul Graham, a former Woolworths Executive, has the potential to earn up to $3 million a year. And last but not least, Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was paid $1.5 million.

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell earns roughly a million dollars every year. Source: ABC​

The salaries of Australia’s public servants (from the Remuneration Tribunal)

• Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell: $1,034,315

• Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis: $939,610

• Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy: $916,120

• Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo: $892,630

• Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty: $963,428

• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams: $892,630

• Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe: $1,076,029

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: $564,356

• Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles: $444,973

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers: $406,988

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong: $406,988

• Finance Minister Katy Gallagher: $379,855

What are your thoughts about these salaries? Let us know in the comments below.

And the rich just get richer…nothing changes!!

 

[Groovy]

The rich will get richer and the poor, poorer!! Always was and always will be.
Those who work hard, will be always the most sacrificed. They are the true public servants, the ones who serve the so called “public servants”, not the other way around. Unfortunately, the system is the same around the world. No wonder that these days, everyone wants to be in politics

 

[freedy50]

With the cost-of-living crisis stifling much of Australia, it's no wonder that more Australians are feeling the pinch when it comes to making ends meet. Meanwhile, it seems that our government employees are doing just fine – in fact, they’re taking home more money than you might have expected.

Senior public servants are enjoying salaries in CEO fashion, generous 15 per cent super rates, and other perks including cars, free Qantas club membership, and office facilities at home.

One of the highest-paid public servants in the country is the new Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis AC, who is bringing home $939,610 in salary and benefits to run the department.

Despite the staggering amount that one could only ever dream of, it’s a significant pay cut for Davis, who previously enjoyed a $1,589,999 package as the Vice Chancellor of Melbourne University. It’s also a little less than the salary of the Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell, who earns more than $1 million a year.

Australian public servants are raking in cash. Source: Sydney Morning Herald​

Davis has been referred to by his colleagues as ‘a unicorn’ thanks to his deep understanding of how governments should work. He also practised as a State Bureaucrat in Queensland and went on to run a multimillion-dollar institution at the University of Melbourne.

But his impressive credentials don’t end there, Mr Davis previously worked as the CEO of the Paul Ramsay Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropic body, figuring out ‘what to do with the $4 billion’ left behind for good works.

In comparison, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is paid $564,356 a year, while Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles takes home $444,973 and Treasurer Jim Chalmers $406,988. You can read more on this here.

Even though some leaders, including the RBA’s Philip Lowe who earns a base salary of $911,728, have called for a pay raise, Australian public servants are undeniably compensated well by international standards.

For example, Department of Home Affairs Departmental Secretary Mike Pezzullo is paid $892,630, which is reportedly double that of his British equivalent.

The Albanese Government is struggling with potential changes. Source: 9News​

The generous pay packets come as the Albanese Government struggles with legislated tax cuts for high-income earners.

Dr Chalmers insisted that the Government’s position on stage three tax cuts remains, but he stressed that any government must practise responsible economic management.

‘No responsible government can ignore a high and rising inflation, a deteriorating global situation, or the fact that we have got these persistent structural pressures on the budget,’ he said.

‘My job, as the Treasurer of this country, is to make sure that the budget is as sustainable as it can be to deal with the challenges that we anticipate. If there’s going to be one defining feature in the budget, it’s going to be responsible economic management.’

The Government is believed to be looking into options to cap the tax cuts for high-income workers, but not abandoning the idea entirely.

On the other hand, some CEOs running publicly owned corporations of the Australian Government are enjoying more lavish salaries than the $1 million payday for the top public servants.

Among them is National Broadband Network Co-Chief Executive Stephen Rue, who has been bringing home $2,647,974.

Australia Post’s Paul Graham, a former Woolworths Executive, has the potential to earn up to $3 million a year. And last but not least, Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate was paid $1.5 million.

Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell earns roughly a million dollars every year. Source: ABC​

The salaries of Australia’s public servants (from the Remuneration Tribunal)

• Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell: $1,034,315

• Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary Glyn Davis: $939,610

• Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy: $916,120

• Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo: $892,630

• Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty: $963,428

• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Jan Adams: $892,630

• Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe: $1,076,029

• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: $564,356

• Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles: $444,973

• Treasurer Jim Chalmers: $406,988

• Foreign Minister Penny Wong: $406,988

• Finance Minister Katy Gallagher: $379,855

What are your thoughts about these salaries? Let us know in the comments below.

What is it with jealous people all the time about people earning more than them? If that's the salary for the jobs they do then that's what they get paid. Same with any job in any company. If people are clever enough and want to change career and try for one of those jobs you'll be paid a lot as well. I would have loved to earn a salary like that when I was working, but never did and wouldn't let all this keep playing on my mind like it seems to do with a lot of people for some reason?

However, I see Albanese, Prime Minister of a much smaller population than the UK, gets $564,356, while the UK Prime Mister only gets $288,211 which is made up of 2 parts. Salary for being PM and an MP.

 

[Ezzy]

These salaries are so far out of this world that it is ridiculous. They should be taxed at a greater rate not have their tax rate reduced. At least 40% should be the norm. Why are they paid more than the Prime Minster must be explained before things get out of hand? What other perks do they reap?

Well stated. Why should CEO's of private companies or some of our Govt organisations receive such a large income for making decisions which do not have as much importance as decisions about the state of our Nation?

Agree with the statement that the more some people get the more they want. Does this come with the importance they place upon themselves for doing the job they do, desire a more lavish lifestyle, perhaps a bigger home, a boat which will sit somewhere gathering dust & never get used? Self indulgence!

Make Tax more realistic & in proportion to the wage earned. Tax big wage earners more & reduce this for lower paid wage earners.

Anything available in the coppers could be used to help our failing Public Health System.

Let's do something sensible for our Pensioners too! INDEX PENSIONS EVERY 3 MONTHS!!!?