Victorian opposition vows to cap public sector executive salaries
The Victorian opposition has announced plans to cap public sector executive salaries at just under $600,000. This initiative aims to save $20 million over the next decade and is a response to recent high salaries approved for executives. Liberal leader Jess Wilson emphasized the need for financial discipline and aligning executive pay with community expectations.
- ▪The proposed salary cap is nearly $600,000, which is comparable to the salary of the chief justice of the Supreme Court.
- ▪The opposition claims that the cap would save over $20 million by 2036.
- ▪Current salaries for some public sector executives exceed the recommended limits set by the Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
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Victorian opposition promises new cap on public sector executive payTopic:Public ServiceWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amWed 29 Apr 2026 at 8:02amLiberal 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…
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