2025-11-28
Labor Minister Katy Gallagher called Peter Dutton's public servant cuts 'reckless' yet now she is putting Canberrans' jobs at risk.
"Labor Minister Katy Gallagher clearly stated to Canberrans at the federal election that she would protect the public service," said Andrew Braddock MLA, ACT Greens Spokesperson for the Public Service. "She is breaking this promise."
"Labor is now heavily cutting CSIRO jobs whilst they gaslight us with claims that they believe in science.
"How can Canberrans trust Labor to do as they say? In 2024-25, the government spent nearly $1 billion on outsourcing government work to consultant firms.
"Labor are spending more money on consultants this year than Scott Morrison spent in his last year as Prime Minister."
"Instead of backing in their corporate mates at big consulting companies, Labor need to back in Canberrans who work tirelessly.
"Labor must reverse all orders to make cuts, including to our scientists at the CSIRO, and ensure we have a strong public service.