Canberra, Dec 1(ANI): Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard' s salary will increase by 90,000 dollars to 470,000 dollars, making her higher- paid leader than US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The move, which is expected to be implemented soon, is a part of the parliamentarians' salary hike plan.
The Australian Government had earlier announced the plan to cut billions of dollars public spending in a budget, Adelaide Now reportsccording to The Advertiser, the base salary for even the most junior parliamentarian will increase form 140,000 dollars to 180,000 dollars, and Speaker Peter Slipper would earn at least 315000 dollars.
Australian Shadow Ministers Joe Hockey, Malcolm Turnbull and Chris Pyne will receive additional special "loading" for the first time. (ANI)
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