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Mitch Fifield grilled on being in the dark about Ahmed Fahour pay deal

Updated February 28, 2017 14:53:00

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has faced hostile questioning about why he didn't know the specifics of Ahmed Fahour's multi-million dollar salary as head of Australia Post. Mr Fahour's $5.6 million dollar pay deal was a factor in his decision to quit as chief executive late last week after his salary was publically criticised by the Prime Minister. Ahmed Fahour has flown to Canberra to confront his critics at a senate estimates committee hearing.

Source: The World Today | Duration: 4min 5sec

Topics: company-news, australia

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The Communications Minister Mitch Fifield has faced hostile questioning about why he didn't know the specifics of Ahmed Fahour's multi-million dollar salary as head of Australia Post.

Mr Fahour's $5.6 million pay deal was a factor in his decision to quit as chief executive late last week after his salary was publicly criticised by the Prime Minister.

Ahmed Fahour has flown to Canberra to confront his critics at a senate estimates committee hearing.

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