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John Banks

ACTFormer MP
Career MP Salary

$931,000

4 years tracked

Career MP Expenses

$149,834

2 years of data

Professional Background

Updated 3 Feb 2026

No biographical information available

Education

Not specified

Qualifications

None listed

Salary & Role History

4 years of remuneration data
YearPrimary RoleSalary CategoryAnnual Salary
2014

Ordinary MP

Ordinary MP$147,800
2013

Minister for Regulatory Reform

Also: Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister for Small Business; Associate Minister of Commerce; Associate Minister of Education; Ordinary MP

Minister (Cabinet)$262,700(highest)
2012

Minister for Regulatory Reform

Also: Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister for Small Business; Associate Minister of Commerce; Associate Minister of Education

Minister (Cabinet)$262,700(highest)
2011

Minister for Regulatory Reform

Also: Minister for Regulatory Reform; Minister for Small Business; Associate Minister of Commerce; Associate Minister of Education

Minister (Cabinet)$257,800
Total Career Earnings (4 years)$931,000

Salary data from Remuneration Authority. Annual salary based on highest-paid role held during the year.

Expense History

Role types: MP (Parliament) · Minister (Executive)
YearRoleAccommodationTravelInter-Parl.Total
WellingtonOtherAirSurfaceVIP
2013Minister$23,696$139$15,664$37,393--$76,890
2012Minister$11,019$273$22,002$39,689--$72,944

MP expenses from Parliament disclosure. Minister expenses disclosed separately via DIA Executive disclosure. Years showing '-' may indicate the person held a ministerial role during that period.

Cross-Sector Roles

Crown Entity Roles (2)

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament

Data Sources