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Victorian public service leaders are bracing for significant staff cuts after the state government announced it was looking for $3.6 billion in bureaucratic savings over the next four years, including an estimated $350 million reduction in salary funding for public servants.
Federal Labor and Australian Council of Trade Unions figures refused to condemn the expected cuts to public sector jobs and salary increases despite both bodies previously attacking the Morrison government over stagnant wages growth.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese made wages growth a key plank of his post-budget pitch.
After a massive increase in spending to fight the pandemic, Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is looking for $3.6 billion in public sector savings.
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Victoria s coronavirus workplace caps lift, mask rules relaxed as employees return to offices
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Jasmin Ashton will continue to work from home a few days a week.
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After eight months of working from home, today Jasmin Ashton is going to get a coffee from a cafe on the way in to the office.
Key points:
Up to 50 per cent of private sector employees and 25 per cent of public servants can return to offices today
Temperature testing, staggered start times and alternating work days will be a feature of some offices
Victoria has recorded its 12th day with no new local coronavirus cases
Victoria's staged return to office work will resume next week as more restrictions are eased and Victorians continue to enjoy a COVIDSafe Summer. Premier.