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Why the narrative of a bloated public service does not match the data

Morale plummets in redundancy push.

The Canberra Times · Sep 14

Why is Angus Taylor turning the Coalition into Pauline Hanson's party?

Taylor mimics Hanson's attacks on APS.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

The prime minister earns $607,000 a year. Why does his top public servant earn more than $1 million?

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie represents the lowest-income Australians, with median weekly earnings of $1,208 a week. In the Australian Capital Territory, where the nation’s highest median weekly earners live, including the brains trust of the Australian Public Service, it’s $1,688 a week – 40% higher.

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2025