Victorian Labor’s Budget Fix: Thousands of Public Sector Jobs on the Chopping Block

Allan government commissions review to tackle waste and refocus spending on key services.

Commuters leave and arrive at Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia, on Sept. 4, 2015. Michael Dodge/Getty Images

The Allan Labor government has commissioned an independent review of Victoria’s Public Service (VPS) as the state’s debt continues ballooning ahead of the May budget.

The move is expected to cut up thousands of public service jobs—a plan earmarked by former Treasurer Tim Pallas.