Federal Election 2025: Finance Minister Katy Gallagher rules out major cuts after 41,000 public service jobs added under Labor
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has claimed the Australian Public Service (APS) has reached an “appropriate size” following the addition of more than 41,000 roles. The Albanese government has added 41,411 jobs to the public service since taking office in May 2022. The expansion has come as public sector wages totalled $232 billion during the 2023-2024