HOBART'S GM OUTAGED

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HEATH SEEKS COMPENSATION OVER ALDERMANIC & STAFF DINNER

Hobart City Council General Manager Nick Heath is reportedly furious over suggestion that the lavish fortnightly banquet enjoyed by Aldermen and senior staff should be cut back.

An inside source reports that Heath learned of the proposal at last weeks dinner when it was first put forward by Alderman Peter Sexton.

“He was furious, he nearly choked on his crayfish,” said one onlooker “He started throwing salmon and spilling champagne, he had food all over his chin, people were slipping over on caviar. It was like watching Jabba the Hutt turn into the Hulk or something”.

In a statement, Heath’s lawyer has confirmed he will be seeking a 20% increase to his $350,000 salary as compensation. “A man has to eat” said his lawyer, “It’s only fair that they get to dine in a style they are accustomed to, I mean all these cutbacks and transparency, I am telling you my client won’t stand for it. Christ, next they will have to travel economy and not be allowed to import office furniture. Anyway doesn’t everyone get free catered lunches at work? Why should they be treated differently?”

The proposal may still not get through as with all council tenders, staffing, grants and support for projects, the final decision is put before Heath for his personal consideration.