The number of federal bureaucrats has jumped nearly 10 per cent in one year alone – to 209,150 – and some 25 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figures contained in the budget show the impact of the government’s move to reduce the public sector’s reliance on expensive contractors and consultants. Some 2500 positions will come from replacing contractors, on top of the 3314 conversions this year.
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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
