Writers paid as much as politicians? Once upon a time, it was a possibility

Sydney Morning Herald
by Jane Sullivan
March 4, 2026
Writers paid as much as politicians? Once upon a time, it was a possibility
In the early 1970s, there was talk of paying writers a guaranteed minimum income – the same rate as federal backbenchers.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 3/4/2026