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4d ago

Dutton Confirms 41,000 Federal Job Cuts in Canberra by 2030

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton insists cuts will be achieved through attrition and exclude frontline, defense, and security roles, as Prime Minister Albanese warns of risks to national security.

Dutton election campaign Tasmania

Overview

  • Peter Dutton has reiterated the Coalition's plan to cut 41,000 federal public service jobs in Canberra by 2030, exclusively through natural attrition.
  • The opposition leader emphasized that the cuts will not affect frontline services, defense, or national security roles, nor will entire agencies be closed.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the proposal, arguing it threatens key agencies like ASIO, the Australian Signals Directorate, and the Department of Defence, all headquartered in Canberra.
  • Canberra currently employs nearly 70,000 federal public servants, with over 9,000 in Defence and 5,500 in Home Affairs, raising concerns about the potential impact of the cuts.
  • The Coalition's plan has become a central issue in the May 3 federal election, with debates over government efficiency, national security, and campaign credibility intensifying.