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General News
13 July, 2024
Councillor pay among lowest in the state
The region’s mayors and councillors have been given a 3.5 per cent pay increase, as public sector pay rises kick in across the state.
Hindmarsh Shire's councillors are among the lowest paid in the state.
Mayors in Yarriambiack, Hindmarsh and West Wimmera Shire, in the lowest of the four council categories, receive $84,498, while deputies are on $42,248 and councillors $27,291.
Horsham Rural City Council mayor Robyn Gulline now earns a base allowance of $109,114, while deputy mayor Penny Flynn sees her salary jump to $54,558.
Horsham councillors each now receive $34,028, in line with their counterparts on category two councils.
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Extra payments include a remote area travel allowance equal to $47.50 per day for eligible mayors, deputy mayors and councillors, up to a maximum of $5937 per year.
The pay rises are set by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
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