The Coalition has faced criticism for its policy on public service job cuts, with leaders admitting to errors and clarifying their approach. Shadow finance minister Jane Hume outlined a proposed five-year plan to reduce 41,000 public service positions through a hiring freeze, denying plans for forced redundancies. However, Dutton's remarks appeared contradictory, drawing scrutiny from the Labor government, which seized the opportunity to highlight perceived inconsistencies in the Coalition's messaging. This reflects a broader trend of workplace flexibility debates globally.
We got it wrong and we have apologised for it, Dutton told reporters at a press conference. He said the policy had only ever targeted public service workers in Canberra, but accused Labor of portraying it otherwise in a "smear campaign".
We have listened, and understand that flexible work, including work from home, is part of getting the best out of any workforce, said Jane Hume in a statement.
This just shows Peter Dutton is all over the shop. Peter Dutton is in the process of trying to give himself the worst face lift in Australian history, said Employment Minister Murray Watt.
We got the policy wrong in that regard and we've made it clear, now, our position, Dutton said, contradicting Hume on the approach to public service job reductions.
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