Kiama council to award mass staff pay increases despite 'serious economic adversity'

Angela Thompson
Updated October 28 2021 - 1:39pm, first published October 26 2021 - 6:54pm
Council submitted it faced "serious economic adversity" due to the hit to the town's tourism trade during COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Adam McLean
Council submitted it faced "serious economic adversity" due to the hit to the town's tourism trade during COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Adam McLean

Kiama council has agreed to sweeping staff pay upgrades despite the disastrous effects of COVID-19 lockdown, which have resulted in a projected operating deficit of $2.78 million for the tourism-reliant town.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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