Ministerial Staff Costs Surge

The government’s splashing another million taxpayer dollars on political advisors for ministers, with Premier Burt calling it a necessary sacrifice—even comparing it to his own advisor days. After the Feb 2025 election, spending jumped to $1.78 million by March 2026, up from $838K in 2023 and $774K in 2024. Most of the spike? More hires and pay bumps in Cabinet ministries, with three top advisors earning between $120K–$145K annually. Critics are watching closely—this big investment raises serious questions about how taxpayer cash is spent on advisory roles. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c25cbc159232bc5