‘Pep in his step': Albanese sees another pay rise
'He had a pep in his step because he himself and every other politician in Australia from backbenchers in state parliament to the prime minister are richer tonight,' Mr Murray said.
'They have their fourth pay rise since the 2022 election, the prime minister, now well over $600,000 with an extra $15,000 a year.'
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