Ben Fordham has called out the Liberal Party handing friends big jobs with big salaries ahead of the federal election.

Former NSW Minister Pru Goward and former WA Liberal Michael Mischin are among the few promoted with salaries of up to $500,000.

“They all have strong ties to the government and the reward is a cushy job paid by the taxpayer,” Ben said.

“What a rort. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”

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