Albanese condemns Dutton’s pledge for mass public service cuts ‘only in Canberra’

Peter Dutton's plan to cut nearly two-thirds of Canberra's federal public servants has drawn criticism from Anthony Albanese, who labels it "outrageous." The opposition leader emphasized that the cuts would only affect Canberra-based roles. However, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of reducing 41,000 jobs without impacting critical agencies like defense or intelligence. Additionally, the plan to establish a nuclear power policy with seven reactors nationwide has faced voter resistance and opposition from sectors reliant on such services. Albanese criticized Dutton's handling of press conferences and proposed job cuts elsewhere in the country.