Victoria to Scrap 1,000 Public Sector Jobs, Consolidate Agencies to Cut Costs

Premier Jacinta Allan said the changes were designed to keep the public sector ‘laser focused.’
Victoria to Scrap 1,000 Public Sector Jobs, Consolidate Agencies to Cut Costs
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan speaks to media during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 14, 2025. AAP Image/James Ross
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The Victorian government will abolish more than 1,000 public service roles and consolidate dozens of government entities under a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving $4 billion (US$2.6 billion) and slowing the state’s fast-rising debt.

Premier Jacinta Allan said the changes were designed to keep the public sector “laser focused” while avoiding cuts to frontline services.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].