Politicians Are Given Every Opportunity to Profit—And They’ve Forgotten They’re Meant to Serve Us

Golden Pensions, Fat Paycheques—Funded by You

Let’s be blunt. A backbencher in the Victorian Parliament earns $186,973 per year, plus a sweet 16% employer super contribution—that’s over $29K a year into retirement savings without lifting a finger.

And when they leave? They’re rewarded with a lifetime pension if they’ve served just 8 years (if ousted), or 12 years if they leave voluntarily. That pension starts at 50% of their base salary, and rises by 2.5% for every extra year served.

Not to mention, if they held a ministerial or office bearer role, they get an additional 6.25% of that higher salary per year in pension benefits, capped at a jaw-dropping 75%. This isn’t a retirement plan—it’s a retirement jackpot.

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They Max Out Super While You’re Told to “Live Within Your Means”

Under the Parliamentary Superannuation Act 2004, politicians can salary sacrifice up to 50% of their salary into super. Yes, half their salary—on top of their 16% contribution.

Meanwhile, ordinary Australians are capped at concessional super contributions, face limits on tax perks, and are increasingly told to delay retirement. The playing field isn’t just uneven—it’s rigged.

They Serve Themselves First—Not the Public

Let’s not pretend. Politicians are public servants in name only. The system is set up to ensure they win, regardless of performance, while everyday Australians face rising costs, stagnant wages, and a housing market that’s almost impossible to break into.

We’re told to “do our bit,” but the political class looks after its own. Generous pensions, elite perks, inside tracks. All on the back of your taxes.

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