It is important that politicians are seen to commiserate with the many now jobless Aussies

Thanks for those who have signed the petition. We have surpassed the 50 mark, in our initial 100 signature target.

Asking for more signatures - a message for our politicians to cut down their own salaries and allowances, in solidarity with the many now jobless Australians. Please share widely...

Australian Senators and Members of Parliament (MPs) each receive a basic salary of $200,000+/year. The Prime Minister's allowance is $500,000+, and the leader of the Opposition also gets over $350,000 per year by way of basic salary and allowance. At State level for example, the Victorian Premier is the highest-paid at $440,000+. All Victorian MPs receive a basic salary of $182,000+.