It is good to see that the rage over Bronwyn "Chopper" Bishop's choice of carriage has not been distracted by the news that Rupert Murdoch's boys, James and Lachlan Murdoch, will potentially pocket a combined $76 million a year at 21st Century Fox.

You have to pay up if you want the right talent.

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

In the words of Fox's lead director, Rod Eddington: "The board has long been focused on succession and we're fortunate to have two very talented executives in Lachlan and James to take this company into the future."

And don't worry, Rupert has included a clause to cover the possibility that his two kids are not up to scratch.