Senate debates Questions on Notice
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency (Question Nos 1015 to 1017)
Ian Macdonald Queensland, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Northern and Remote Australia
asked the Minister representing the Special Minister of State for the Public Service and Integrity, upon notice, on 22 August 2011:
What salary and allowances are paid to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency?
Penny Wong SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation
The Special Minister of State for the Public Service and Integrity has provided the following answer to the honourable senator’s question:
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency receives the same parliamentary base salary as every member of the Parliament receives; the additional salary payable to Cabinet Ministers as determined by the Remuneration Tribunal; and other allowances in accordance with relevant legislation and determinations.