Pay caps for public office holders
Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Jacqui Lambie (JLN)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Public office holders cannot earn more than $430,000 a year.
The Tribunal must consider superannuation entitlements when setting pay bands.
The Tribunal must keep pay under $430,000 for classifications within a structure.
The Minister can set a different pay limit using a legislative instrument.
The Minister must issue this instrument by 1 July for it to apply to the following year.
The Tribunal no longer needs to give written consent for certain remuneration matters.