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By 1914. (In Tunbridge Wells on 16 May 1914 Rudyard Kipling made speech branding the Liberals as a gang of crooks who, having voted themselves parliamentary salaries, were prepared to go to any lengths to hang on to money and power.)
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∙ 13y agoPoliticians started being paid in the 19th Century (in Europe). Presumably Australian politics have been paid since Federation - because they would follow European example.
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∙ 13y agoDuring the 19th Century sometime - it was previously only a job for intellectuals (e.g. lawyers) who had an independent income on the side.
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∙ 9y agoPoliticians were first paid in 1789 when the government was established. The amount per day is said to be six dollars.
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∙ 12y agothey were paid in 1824 and they got 5c each millennium
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How much do politicians get paid in Europe?
How much are politicians paid? Gross salaries per annum: Italy 133,000 euros Australia 106,770 Australian dollars Britain 60,277 pounds sterling Singapore (Minister): US$819,124
How does an independent politician get paid?
all politicians that are successfully in being elected into the Parliament get a wage and associated allowances from the Australian government. in other words the Tax payers foot the bill.
Do politicians get paid tax dollars?
Yes, That is one of the things that you pay tax for.
Did Australia serve in the Falklands War?
It was between UK and Argentina. It had nothing to do with Australia, and fortunately for once Australian politicians did not rush the country into it.
When did the first Australian pensions get issued?
The Old age Pension Bill was introduced in 1908. From 1910 Pensions were paid out of taxation collected from the people and from 1946 pensions were paid out of taxation PLUS a further tax. The age pension was self funded by contributions and this continues to this day it is simply incorporated in general taxation. Politicians saying that today's taxpayers are funding retirement pensions are incorrect. The Old age Pension Bill was introduced in 1908. From 1910 Pensions were paid out of taxation collected from the people and from 1946 pensions were paid out of taxation PLUS a further tax. The age pension was self funded by contributions and this continues to this day it is simply incorporated in general taxation. Politicians saying that today's taxpayers are funding retirement pensions are incorrect.
How much do politicians get paid in Europe?
How much are politicians paid? Gross salaries per annum: Italy 133,000 euros Australia 106,770 Australian dollars Britain 60,277 pounds sterling Singapore (Minister): US$819,124
How much do Australian Olympians get paid?
Australian Olympians do get paid
How much do Australian parliamentarians get paid each year?
How much do Australian parliamentarians get paid each year?
How much does an Australian a mechanical engineer get paid?
a lot
How much do Australian Olympic medal winners get paid?
2
How much does a physical education teacher get paid in Scotland?
they would get paid, $90,560,000 Australian Dollars
Are Australian politicians underpaid?
Not by a long shot.
Why you called pork barrel the fund of the politicians?
The funding of politicians in the United States is nicknamed the "pork barrel" because politicians are paid way too much for doing so little. Once elected many politicians are "set for life".
Do Australian politicians pay income tax?
yes
How does an independent politician get paid?
all politicians that are successfully in being elected into the Parliament get a wage and associated allowances from the Australian government. in other words the Tax payers foot the bill.
How much does an Australian TV news reporter get paid?
250000 per annum
How much do bums get paid?
Politicians appear to be quite well paid. Some of Obama's cabinet appointees are under-reporting their income by more than I make.
