** The 40% State Politicians Pay Rise UPDATE ** Help if you care enough to influence change ** see how After writing to all my local State and Fed members, along with Governor General and Premier, with only a few replies, it looks like the decision really does rest with the Premier and his cabinet. So _ iI have a DRAFT LETTER for you to send to him (details below) . Either CUT AND PASTE into a word doc - re write if you have time and put you name and address on the letter. Please share and if you feel like I do about this then turn into action - please....thanks 22/06/2013 Dear Premier Campbell Newman, Several weeks ago I heard about the possibility of a $52,000 annual increase on the backbenchers pay bringing it to $184,000. (40% pay increase) I have been advised that the former Queensland Labor government in 2010 had opportunity of the increase, however, chose to link MPs to public sector pay rises, through a policy rather than legislative change. The current government has the ability to amend the Parliament of Queensland Act, as they did in 2012, to change this policy. I have been informed by your office, that you have not budgeted for the pay rise, and have given information that this is not going to happen quickly. Regardless of this, it WILL HAPPEN. It must, as it is linked to your federal MP counterparts through the Independent Remuneration Tribunal. You say it is not an immediate priority, however, doing nothing, will bring a more severe increase in the future. I have a great suggestion for you. If any pay rise is granted, donate the funds to a host of local community charities to address social or community engagement challenges, to be decided by each individual state member in their constituency. This would show that you are there for the people, showing strong leadership and assist the communities struggling with cut backs and become involved in worthwhile effective local initiatives. Why is this important? Universally, politicians have a bad reputation and voters are generally overwhelmed, helpless and under serviced by their local representatives. I have found on several occasions that few members respond to letters that are written to their offices. It is similar to the bad reputation the banks have on not passing on the RBA % as it drops. Is this "fair"? Here is a perfect PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR) exercise in GOODWILL. Take the pay rise, avoid the backlash by supporting local community groups and increase the kudos of your government. These initiatives will be applauded and allow trust to build into the reputation of politicians of the future. Our communities need to be prioritised. Thank you, Kind regards SEND TO : PREMIER CAMPBELL NEWMAN PO Box 15185 City East Queensland 4002 or EMAIL with attachment to : thepremier.qld.gov.au/tools/contact.aspx
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 00:23:57 +0000
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