7500 new jobs to ‘rebuild public service’
The Albanese Government has cut $1bn in outsourcing and committed to rebuilding the public service by creating thousands of new jobs, in the wake of several consultancy scandals.
Federal Budget 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Federal Budget highlights the Australian Government’s plans for revenue and expenditure in 2024-25 and beyond.
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900 new public service jobs for AUKUS nuke subs
More than $100 million will be spent on preparing Australia for war, including the creation of new public service jobs to support the delivery of the new nuclear-powered submarines.
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Cash windfall for workers in new budget forecast
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Treasurer’s vow to cash-strapped voters: ‘Help is on the way’
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