Thursday February 14, 08:00 PM

PM proposes MP wage freeze to set example

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has proposed a wage freeze for federal MPs, recommending Parliamentary salaries not rise until at least the middle of next year.

He says MPs will not be able to reclaim foregone salary at a later date, a move backed by the Opposition.

Mr Rudd says it is a modest measure but one that is important in setting an example in the fight against inflation.

"We are not calling on working families to engage in some sort of freeze in their wage claims or wage outcomes, working families are already under enough pressure," he said.

"But we need to be able to face the Australian community in the eye and say that we, in the privileged position in this case, are doing one small bit when it comes to exercising wage restraint on our part."

Opposition Leader Breandan Nelson has supported the pay freeze.

"It just sends a signal to everyday Australians that we want to make a contribution, whatever that contribution is, to make sure that they know that we are doing our bit," he said.

Mr Rudd is urging the corporate sector, in particular CEOs around the country, to follow his lead and show wage restraint.

"Right across the country many people have responded to further claims for CEO salary increases," he said.

"Markets ultimately determine these things but in the difficult circumstance we face this year on the economy and inflation I would hope that those in the most privileged positions in the corporate sector also reflect carefully on the need for CEO wage restraint in the year ahead."

so wat is ur points?

Originally posted by lionnoisy:

so wat is ur points?

do i really have to spell it out? ;)

In Singapore, it's the other way round.

Raise salaries to set a good example.

Hmmm...that's perculiar.

PM Rudd announce plan for pay cut to set a good example for the country after winning the election? This is unheard of in Singapore.

Mm lee cautioned us that if we don't pay his cabinet ministers millions, our women will end up as maids.

Originally posted by lionnoisy:

so wat is ur points?

His point is simple. Kevin Rudd is freezing MP pay for the benefit of the country. May seem like an insignificant thing to do but it is one small step towards trying to control inflation. MPs serve the country therefore they have to set an example for the country.

Now I await your cutting and pasting of newspaper clippings on the apparent horrors of Australia.

Originally posted by googoomuck:

Hmmm...that's perculiar.

PM Rudd announce plan for pay cut to set a good example for the country after winning the election? This is unheard of in Singapore.

Mm lee cautioned us that if we don't pay his cabinet ministers millions, our women will end up as maids.

and they might also succumb to corruption... xD

In sillypore, they afraid if lessen salary will become corrupt..

dun u think People who need a high salary to remain corrupt free are in fact corrupt themselves in the first place..the reason why they need the carrot..godammit!!

its the same reaon why Geylang is setup to appease sexual lust in people who therwise will commit sexual crimes

if i employ a person and that guy demands that i should pay him 2-3x more citing reasons that he might get corrupt and steal my stuffs. what do u think that i should do? FIRE HIM!!

likewise, if PAP is demanding that they should be paid with exhoribant salaries for fear that they might get corrupted, it is absolutely high time to kick them out.

Duh its easy for the MPs to freeze their wages after having prior huge increases and bonuses and now they are trying to take the moral high ground by telling others not to increase their salary. Its all about the IMAGE man trying to tell others 'see i'm going to freeze my pay see how moral i am i'm doing my part' while forgetting the fact that they have just got their huge bonuses and pays.

No Significance anyways with such a move if in the end 2 years later they decide to increase their pay 2 - 3x more.. they have the power to do so anyway

Originally posted by fishbuff:

if i employ a person and that guy demands that i should pay him 2-3x more citing reasons that he might get corrupt and steal my stuffs. what do u think that i should do? FIRE HIM!!

likewise, if PAP is demanding that they should be paid with exhoribant salaries for fear that they might get corrupted, it is absolutely high time to kick them out.

exactly...why should we employ him?

P4P's excuse..its just a farce...the real reason is to gain support...its like the Mafia...the more pple he has, the more support

i feel sorry for p4p....they need to pay millions to get support... Once u cant pay them, they turn against u?

 pathetic ..get a life..even my pet dog owes its loyalty even if i ill treat it...it will still be loyal to me and give its life for me...o am sorry p4p, u cant get that sincere support that an animal like a dog can give

Originally posted by ulquiorra87:

Duh its easy for the MPs to freeze their wages after having prior huge increases and bonuses and now they are trying to take the moral high ground by telling others not to increase their salary. Its all about the IMAGE man trying to tell others 'see i'm going to freeze my pay see how moral i am i'm doing my part' while forgetting the fact that they have just got their huge bonuses and pays.

 

No Significance anyways with such a move if in the end 2 years later they decide to increase their pay 2 - 3x more.. they have the power to do so anyway

Ah but in Australia, people can easily vote out governments.

And in Australia , Ministers are paid less than a million per year.

fymk,

would you like to check if he is willing to be our ft pm? i think it is high time we outsourced our minister positions.

Originally posted by fishbuff:

Thursday February 14, 08:00 PM

PM proposes MP wage freeze to set example

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has proposed a wage freeze for federal MPs, recommending Parliamentary salaries not rise until at least the middle of next year.

He says MPs will not be able to reclaim foregone salary at a later date, a move backed by the Opposition.

Mr Rudd says it is a modest measure but one that is important in setting an example in the fight against inflation.

"We are not calling on working families to engage in some sort of freeze in their wage claims or wage outcomes, working families are already under enough pressure," he said.

"But we need to be able to face the Australian community in the eye and say that we, in the privileged position in this case, are doing one small bit when it comes to exercising wage restraint on our part."

Opposition Leader Breandan Nelson has supported the pay freeze.

"It just sends a signal to everyday Australians that we want to make a contribution, whatever that contribution is, to make sure that they know that we are doing our bit," he said.

Mr Rudd is urging the corporate sector, in particular CEOs around the country, to follow his lead and show wage restraint.

"Right across the country many people have responded to further claims for CEO salary increases," he said.

"Markets ultimately determine these things but in the difficult circumstance we face this year on the economy and inflation I would hope that those in the most privileged positions in the corporate sector also reflect carefully on the need for CEO wage restraint in the year ahead."

will they become corrupted?

Originally posted by lotus999:

fymk,

would you like to check if he is willing to be our ft pm? i think it is high time we outsourced our minister positions.

Aiya close the thread bah.... why compare Sg wif Aus in this aspect... it is apparent Sg is lacking.... lets try to put more constructive opinions on the current system instead of dangling a carrot infront of our brothers telling them "u see the carrot? want to eat it?"

Originally posted by lionnoisy:

so wat is ur points?

Sudden inability to understand a media article? Odd, considering how much you love to quote from the media.

Originally posted by lotus999:

fymk,

would you like to check if he is willing to be our ft pm? i think it is high time we outsourced our minister positions.

Yeah and cut costs too ...make them cost less  !