The Australian | Public service fat cats and MPs get the cream The Australian Federal politicians, judges and top public servants will enjoy pay rises of up to $12,000 a year from next week, pushing backbench MPs' base pay above $200,000 for the first time. At a time of record low wage growth and rising government debt, the ... Politicians' salaries soar as taxpayers foot the bill for flights and books Federal MPs to get pay rises and tax cuts in July 1 bonanza Federal politicians to get pay rises of up to $10000 on day penalty rates are cut |