Albanese condemns Dutton’s pledge for mass public service cuts ‘only in Canberra’

Albo rips into Coalition public service cuts

Anthony Albanese has attacked the Coalition plan to cut 41,000 public servants in Canberra, saying it will affect roles in key areas like Defence and national security.

Public service cuts only for Canberra, Dutton says, which Labor calls 'impossible'

Peter Dutton said some of the 41,000 cuts would be achieved by not proceeding with unfilled vacancies, but political opponents and experts say the numbers don't add up.

Albanese condemns Dutton’s pledge for mass public service cuts ‘only in Canberra’

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