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Council Pay Raise
Summary
Melbourne City Council just approved a massive 65% pay bump for themselves. Don't worry too much about your wallet just yet, though—the extra cash won't actually start rolling in until after the 2026 elections.
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Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Your taxes aren't paying for it immediately, but future council members are set to make significantly more starting in 2026.
✅Who benefits
Current and future council members get a nice payday out of the deal.
⚠️Who could be affected
Local taxpayers foot the bill down the road, even if it feels distant.
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