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No.25 Methodist Stipends and Allowances

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Basic Stipend - from 1 July 2026

Background Information

Adjustment to Stipend

The Stipends Committee met in June 2026 and carefully considered changes in CPI and Wage Indexes before making recommendations to the President.

The Stipends Committee recommended that there be a 3.5% increase to Stipends and Allowances for 2026-2027. This has been agreed to by the President.

The Standard Stipend for the year commencing 1 July 2026 will be $65,203.29.

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