Listen "Death by 36,000 Cuts"
Episode Synopsis
Since being elected the Albanese government has created 36,000 secure jobs in the public service bringing immense benefits to the Australians they serve.Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton has signaled that, if elected, a Coalition government will fire 36,000 APS workers. Many of these people work in regional areas, providing local services and supporting local economies.Debra Smith and Nick Franklin ask Rebecca Fawcett, Deputy Secretary of the union representing public servants, the CPSU, why cutting the services provided by these workers will hurt Australians how we can support public servants.If you'd like to add to the discussion, you can leave an audio comment about our show, which may be added to one of our podcasts.This episode was recorded via Zoom on 5th March 2025 and broadcast on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM on 7th March 2025.Apply to be a guest on our radio show, Rights, Rorts and Rants on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1FM, Fridays from 4pm to 6pm or livestreamed via rbm.org.au.Join a union - 1300 486 466 or join online. Join BMUC.Blue Mountains Unions & Community pays its respect to and acknowledges, the Darug and Gundungurra First Peoples of the Blue Mountains area and acknowledges this is Aboriginal Land that was never ceded.Authorised by D Smith, Management Committee, Blue Mountains Unions Council Inc, 52-52A Great Western Hwy, Mount Victoria, NSW.
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