Jacinta Allan will receive a touch under $500,000 this financial year as Victorian politicians were awarded a 3.5 per cent pay rise months after it was revealed the state's debt will soar to almost $188 billion.
Jacinta Allan is entitled to an additional $229,636 for being Premier, plus a $62,597 expense allowance, taking her total remuneration to a touch under $500,000. Deputy Premier Ben Carroll's total package is almost $424,000 once his $194,212 additional salary is taken into account along with his $23,934 expense allowance.A Victorian government spokesperson said:"Salary adjustments for Members of Parliament are a matter for the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal, a body we established so these decisions are made independently and at arm’s length of government".
"The tribunal noted recent economic data that showed subdued economic growth rates, although nominal wages growth has picked up in response to tight labour market conditions and high inflation," the tribunal said.