Overview

• The government’s disallowance motion failed 4–10 in the Legislative Council, so the increase takes effect and is backdated to July 1.
• Base pay rises from $140,185 to $171,527, which remains the lowest for state and territory MPs nationwide.
• Premier Jeremy Rockliff opposed the ruling as out of step with community expectations, said he would not accept the increase, and argued a 3% rise would be appropriate.
• The determination lifts the premier’s salary to about $369,000 and sets ministers’ base pay at $291,597.
• Labor and independent members said pay should be set by the commission rather than MPs, with some noting those who object can decline or donate the additional pay.