Victorian opposition vows $20m saving with public servant salary cap
The Coalition is promising to cap the salaries of senior public sector executives at just under $600,000 a year to "restore financial discipline".
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Victorian opposition promises new cap on public sector executive payTopic:Public Service5h ago5 hours agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 10:02pmLiberal leader Jess Wilson is promising to clamp down on salaries for public sector executives. (ABC News)In short:The Coalition is promising to cap public sector executive salaries at just under $600,000 if elected.The opposition said the plan would save $20 million over the next 10 years.Salaries are set by the Independent Remuneration Tribunal, but employers can pay above the relevant bands.abc.net.au/news/coalition-vows-to-cap-victorian-public-service-exec-salaries/106618916Link copiedShareShare articleThe Victorian opposition is promising to introduce a salary cap for public sector executives, saying their pay needs to "meet public expectations".The cap…
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