NSW politicians and public service executives hit with wage freeze to fund payrise for frontline workers

Legislation will be introduced to state parliament on Tuesday freezing the salaries of MPs and executives from July

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Promised pay rises for New South Wales frontline workers will be funded by a two-year freeze on the wages of state politicians and public service senior executives.

Legislation will be introduced to state parliament on Tuesday freezing the salaries of MPs and executives from July and redirecting the millions of dollars in savings to nurses, paramedics, teachers and other frontline workers.

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