The NSW government expects to save $3 billion after freezing pay increases for a year, offering in return job guarantees to most of the state's 410,000-strong public sector.
The pause follows a six-month freeze on Commonwealth public sector, ministerial and parliamentary wage increases. The Queensland Labor government is also pursuing a similar 12-month freeze.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
