Snowy Hydro executives pocket $751,925 in bonuses despite massive cost overruns
Executives shared $751,925 in bonuses. The renewable energy project's costs hit 12 times the original budget.
Snowy Hydro executives collectively shared bonuses totalling $751,925 in the last financial year. The company's troubled renewable energy project blew out to 12 times its original cost, yet the bonuses were still paid despite this massive overrun.
The situation raises serious questions about executive accountability and responsibility for oversight when major government projects massively exceed their budgets and impact taxpayers.
- $751,925
- Executive bonuses
- 12 times original budget
- Cost overrun multiple
- Last financial year
- Time period
Why it mattersIt shows the conflict between executive pay and responsibility when major government projects massively go over budget.
AustraliaAustralians funding this renewable energy project through taxes are watching costs spiral while senior staff receive substantial bonuses.
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