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1 October 2026

Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM

One executive received a $1. 5m package last year, while 10 other staff received remuneration exceeding $1m each 5m package worth more than double Anthony Albanese’s base salary. The generous remuneration – which includes bonuses and allowances – has been criticised as insulting during a cost-of-living crisis and amid job cuts across the public service.

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