Peter Dutton Pledges Public Service Cuts, Targets Diversity Roles

The opposition leader criticizes the growth of cultural diversity and inclusion roles, promising to reduce bureaucracy if elected.

Peter Dutton, in a major policy speech, vowed to cut public service roles, particularly those focused on diversity and inclusion, claiming they do not benefit everyday Australians.
The opposition leader's stance aligns with recent moves by Donald Trump's administration, which eliminated similar roles in the US government.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, newly appointed as shadow minister for government efficiency, pledged to audit Indigenous funding and redirect resources from Welcome to Country ceremonies.
Dutton criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government, accusing it of economic mismanagement and focusing on symbolic issues like the Voice referendum instead of inflation and productivity.
Labor officials have expressed concerns that the proposed cuts could impact essential programs, with Indigenous Affairs Minister Malarndirri McCarthy warning of potential reductions in community services.