A recent ministerial statement clarified the salary structure for political appointment holders. The current practice is to pay them one salary package, regardless of the number of appointments or portfolios they hold. This principle is set to continue, following the government's acceptance of a recommendation from the 2026 Salary Review Committee.

The statement emphasized that holding more portfolios does not result in higher pay. Further details on the salary adjustment for political appointment holders are available, including statements from the Prime Minister and the Coordinating Minister for Public Services.

This adjustment marks the first change in 15 years, with more information on the decision and its implications available from the source.