Sacked Employment secretary walked away with $845k payout


Joseph Brookes
Senior Reporter

Former Department of Employment and Workplace Relations secretary Natalie James was paid more than $845,000 as part of a termination package in the wake of her sudden sacking by the Albanese government.

DEWR officials on Wednesday confirmed the payment, which includes a termination component as well as salary, leave and accommodation allowance compensation.

But Ms James’ termination in December was not explained at the hearing, leading to growing speculation that …

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