Union warns of lasting damage from Budget 2026
While everyone counts the dollars and tries to make sense of Budget 2026 – there are thousands of public servants staring down losing their jobs.
In her pre-Budget speech, Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced plans to slash the sector by about 8,700 roles by mid-2029.
The overhaul will also include reducing the number of government departments and increasing the use of AI.
The Public Service Association says the changes will further decimate public services, at a time when workers are already stretched to breaking point.
So, is this really about efficiency or is it just shrinking…
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