Steven Joyce: Former Finance Minister previews Budget 2026, backs public sector cuts
A Former Finance Minister expects this year's Budget to invest in health, education, and defence – with cuts elsewhere.
Budget 2026 is being unveiled tomorrow, opening up the Government's books and detailing when a return to surplus is possible.
Steven Joyce told Mike Hosking re-prioritisation is the story of the week, and he's backing further cost-savings in the public sector.
The Government aims to cut around 8,700 jobs in the public service by mid-2029, with savings set to be re-invested.
Joyce told Hosking we've had an increase in public servants since 2017, but outcomes aren't…
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