Prime Minister Annual Salary
Absurd Comparisons0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 164 × Prime Minister Annual Salary
📋 Description
PM's annual salary plus allowances. "Of course I am much better off as prime minister, I earn a good income."
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $586,930 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 164 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,256,520 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could pay the PM's salary for 164 years. That's 41 terms. Currently on term 1.
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2324/Quick_Guides/ParliamentarySalaries
- Senate Reference: Remuneration Tribunal Determination 2024
- Calculation Notes: Parliamentary remuneration 2024 - PM base salary $586,930 (not including additional entitlements, travel, or living allowances)
- Last Verified: 26 November 2024