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Gutwein has nothing to brag about
The Liberal Government is crowing about throwing teachers and nurses on the scrap heap.
Labor Leader Bryan Green said Peter Gutwein should not be congratulated, he should be condemned for breaking his promise to protect frontline services.
“Today’s update shows the human toll of the Government’s budget cuts,” Mr Green said.
“The 668 full time jobs that have been axed equate to more than 800 individuals.
“We know we now have less teachers and less nurses. That’s a massive broken promise.
“Despite the pain, the job losses and the service cuts, Peter Gutwein’s budget is on track to deliver a $300 million deficit.
“He’s spent more than $20 million on redundancies and WRIPs as he desperately tries to meet his job cutting target.
“And after saying he wouldn’t provide a running commentary, he’s been forced to cough up a few details because Right To Information requests were due to be released.
“Tasmanians won’t fall for Peter Gutwein’s tricks.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader