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Australia’s top 45 Professions – Politicians rate 44 while they limit the pay of the top 20

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Extra

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Let’s have a look at where politicians rate, the same people who just gave themselves more power than the courts to arbitrate wages and conditions for those emergency service workers they employ. Tip: they’re right sown the bottom!

Australia’s Most Trusted Professions 2011
Read our 2011 list of Australia’s Most Trusted Professions
1. Paramedics

2. Firefighters

3. Pilots

4. Rescue volunteers

5. Nurses

6. Pharmacists

7. Farmers

8. Medical specialists

9. GPs

10. Veterinarians

11. Armed forces

12. Police

13. Childcare workers

14. Teachers

15. Scientists

16. Dentists

17. Bus/train/tram drivers

18. Hairdressers

19. Psychologists/counsellors

20. Chefs

21. Judges

22. Accountants

23. Cleaners

24. Plumbers

25. Waiters

26. Weather forecasters

27. Mechanics

28. Builders and labourers

29. Shop assistants

30. Religious ministers

31. Charity collectors

32. Financial planners

33. Lawyers

34. Bankers

35. Council workers

36. Tow truck drivers

37. CEOs

38. Celebrities

39. Sex workers

40. Journalists

41. Taxi drivers

42. Real estate agents

43. Car salesmen

44. Politicians

45. Tele-marketers

Source: http://www.readersdigest.com.au/australias-most-trusted-professions-2011

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Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.

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