Executive bonuses will need to be justified in a review of NBN Co, new communications minister says

In opposition, Michelle Rowland said publicly-owned firm might have an incentive to set and surpass artificially low targets'

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NBN Co will need to demonstrate that the targets it sets for bonus payments to executives represent actual performance, under a review brought on by the new Labor government.

Communications minister, Michelle Rowland, said NBN Co targets would be considered as part of the review of government-owned business bonuses initiated under the Albanese government, which also includes Australia Post.

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