Celebrity builder Scott Cam will give up the remainder of his $347,000 taxpayer-funded salary as national careers ambassador due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government says.Mr Cam drew criticism over his apparent lack of output in the roleThe television tradie's 15-month appointment to the role has been theafter it was revealed he had only attended one public event and appeared in a handful of social media videos in his first few months as ambassador.
Mr Cam hit out at questions about whether he was providing taxpayers with value for money, even telling one journalistThe coronavirus outbreak in Australia, and the associated social restrictions that have shut down workplaces and TAFE colleges, have now hampered his attempts to become more visible. "The nature of the role of national careers ambassador has also changed with face-to-face events being cancelled," Employment Minister Michaelia Cash said in a statement.
"Mr Cam will continue to work with the Australian Government and the National Careers Institute to amplify online training opportunities and engage with Australians through digital mediums. "As his role has fundamentally changed, Mr Cam has also volunteered to forego his remaining salary payments over the coming months."
Too late to have found some integrity now mate. Mitre 10 you know what you need to do?
Great gesture Scotty. Huge sacrifice. When's the next episode of the Block planned?
SenatorCash What an absolute waste of taxpayer funds considering the drop off rate for apprentices actually finishing their apprenticeships has increased. auspol Australia
And?
Your headline is clickbait - the article clearly states “remaining salary”, or $172k, NOT $350k
And so he should. So far pocketed $172,000 for nothing as far as I can see.
So what does he want. A fucking medal ?
Well done Must be doing it tuff still earning that type of money
What a great news.
I don't know who he is but too much emotion of intense dislike in the mind combined with lack of isolation exercise in the body could lead to heart failure, especially for the elderly. For these reasons do not twit if you're feeling like a twit.
So..... after the virus you can sign another contract for $350k? Clever.
Oh, diddums
Could his best mate cashy explain this to us? It seems to easy to understand. Mighta run away with his tail between his legs, mighty helpful
Bloody witch hunt
But how will the poor guy provide for his family 😢😢😢
Why the attention about it unless he wants this AllAboutHim attention. FAKE
Best news I heard all year.
Oh my God Michaelia will be absolutely devo. ‘Not my tradie mate Scotty from the block’. ‘He’s so great’. ‘I thought he was my boyfriend’ Gee’s ! ‘Oh bloody hell I’m so angry I’m just gonna gonna go to the flamin hairdresser & sulk’
I wonder what we got for $175k, or $30k/month? But by his own admission, other than a couple of blog posts, he didn't really start until March. Let's generously say $5k per post... That leaves about $150k for 2-3 weeks work. Wow, I'd be taking the $ and running too 🤑
Great, now he just needs to give back the other half. Shame on whoever approved this joke of a job in the first place.
Those interviews with him on the news - what a complete train wreck .... he come across as such a nice, everyday bloke NOT!'' Case Study: How to shoot oneself in the foot and ruin your public image forever - By Scott Cam
I love the block series and thought he was a good guy- I would have respected him if he did this for free but the fact that he took this money in the first place showed he isn’t a great Aussie- just another rich cunt with his hand in our pocket. Shame on you Scotty
Surprised he didn't try to claim hazard pay due to the virus. What a wanker
So he gets called out for going nothing got the salary not finds a great excuse
Talk about a dole-bludger!!!
Who cares about him he didn't deserve it anyway the block is a shitshow anyway
Good.
What an absolute legend. Classified as a Public Servant
Good - about time he 'manned up'!
The headline is incorrect
Not like he actually turned a sod.
AND SO HE FUCKING SHOULD
Was he paid cash in hand?
But is it our business, he asked.
He's 'earned' and been paid $175,000 already? Really? And he's holding onto that? Well he can finally drop that blokey bullshit facade. And Mitre10 might want to consider doing a Rolf Harris-type removal of his image at their stores while nobody's watching.
Gives up infers he actually did something in the first place.
He does nothing and yet gets paid close to double the median Aussie wage.
A COVID Excuse
Eligible for jobkeeper?
Oh I hope he's okay, that wage should be subsidised immediately, I expect scottcamseeker or filthypig allowance will cover him
He can’t wait to get away from Michalier Cash !
How noble of him. What did he do again?
AnthonyCole68 Bet there’s more to that little gem, what a great excuse Scotty has... oh there seems to be a pattern here ScottyCam ScottyFromMarketing
Hooray!! Heard enough of this misstep.
Nope, won't fly!
He’s a virus on government funding - much like tier 1 legal firms ☹️
boohoo
Excellent. Now we just need to cull 50% of the parasites on the ABC payroll.
Yeah nah eff off
Scott Cam as we say in the trade a grade A.....
Lost all respect for this guy....any voice overs related to builders ...namely Mitre 10....choose a worker not a rich c celebrity!!!!
Good
Lulz
Caved under public pressure more like it
Oh poor little pet
The mini sportsrorts CamScam
$175,000 of my money for what? Show me what you did to earn this?
It was the thought of looking like an idiot again when he did an interview with Senator Cash that made him give it a way.
What a tool
Boycott the BLOCK that'll fcuk em!!
After accepting how much
Should never have got it!
ItsBouquet Disgraceful on all accounts.
Thank you
Nailed.
Just a pity the ABC doesn't give up $12,700 first class plane travel ? 😉😉.
I trust that ABCnews will also be giving up money and cutting your excessive wages bill? You are after all wholly government funded.
ScottyTheBiggestLeaner
poor thing
He got the money for nothing so we can kick for free
NO ONE GIVES A SHIT!
Yet we will still see his ugly mug on tv.
Virus was useful after all.
Oh wow what a sacrifice. Maybe they figured out his role was not essential?
“Good! 2 gigs a yr and wasn’t he paid $150k each” says my youngest, a 4th yr apprentice
who tf is scott cam
Good to see tall poppy alive and well on Twitter
What a Trooper, giving up free money! Another LNPfail
Who was he anyway.
Hahaha
😅😅😅
ItsBouquet Is he giving back what he has already been paid?
Yeah he's already proven himself to be a wanker
Cam's salary is not to far off the governor general's... A good example of equal pay for equal effort?
He already has half of it. For doing nothing.
lol
money for nothing and chicks for free
Because of the virus or they didn’t get their monies worth ?
MY GOD WHY? HE WAS DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB AT....AT...UH.....DOING....Ummmm.......
Yep, he’s as useful as an ashtray on a motorcycle! auspol
de we get to report him to the consumer affairs dept for being a dodgy tradie and doing a crap job? do we get a refund? krONik
Scott Cam...'Grade A Aussie Wanker'
I’ll do it for 200k. Bargain, taxpayers.
What, now it's in bad taste? Bit late for that.
“Due to Coronavirus”......... 😂
My heart, for one, is not broken to hear this news.
HHaha hahaaha
Im very ok with this ScottyCam9
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