Labor Minister Issues Warning About Public Sector Cuts in Lead up to Next Election

Since the May federal budget, the Coalition has strongly criticised Labor’s plan to create 36,000 new public sector jobs in the forward estimates.

Minister for Finance, Senator Katy Gallagher at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia on March 7, 2024. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Minister for Public Service Katy Gallagher delivered a passionate speech at the IPAA National Conference on Dec. 5.

Her tone was notably sharper and more political, directly warning the Australian Public Service (APS) about the risks of a Liberal-National Coalition government.