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Cuts to come but Liberals pretending the pain’s in the past
The Liberal Government cannot be trusted when it says there’s no more pain to come from budget cuts.
Labor Leader Bryan Green said nearly $600 million in savings are yet to be achieved.
“The Liberals wants Tasmanians to think everything is just fine but that doesn’t match reality across the public service,” Mr Green said.
“The savings targets next year in health and education are significantly larger than they were this year, that means further cuts are inevitable.
“We know more than 400 jobs remain on the chopping block. Where will they be cut from?
“Peter Gutwein must explain how cuts of $54 million in health and $38 million in education will be achieved without breaking a sweat.
“The jobs the Liberals have already cut will save the budget some money, but it does not account for the full amount.
“It’s clear the Liberals have a plan to cut by stealth while telling Tasmanians there’s nothing to fear.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader