New Queensland Premier Vows No Cuts to 250,000-Strong Public Service

The pledge comes amid fears of a repeat of the Newman-era public service cuts that saw about 14,000 people removed from the taxpayer’s payroll.

LNP Premier David Crisafulli addresses the media at Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 27, 2024. AAP Image/Darren England

The last time the Liberal National Party (LNP) took power in Queensland under Campbell Newman, one of its first acts was to cut the state’s public service.

But newly elected Premier David Crisafulli, who ended Labor’s nine-year hold on power at the state election last weekend, has vowed he won’t follow suit.