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Why do top bureaucrats earn so much more than politicians?

Why do top bureaucrats earn so much more than politicians?
20.02.2025 10

Canberra Times

Chris Wallace

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?

A Senate inquiry has been set up to examine why senior public servants are are being paid much bigger salaries than the ministers they serve.

19.02.2025 10

The Conversation

Chris Wallace