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Written by Paul on 2025-01-14 at 21:03

This one is obviously close to home for me but the opposition's attacks on the APS need to be called out

Jane Hume was on RN Breakfast this morning running their lines, to her credit Kylie Morris pushed back on some of the talking points

The 20% increase in APS numbers includes in-sourcing of previously outsourced work. Outsourcing is more expensive and the staff get paid less. Everyone is better off, except the outsource providers, with the work done by APS staff instead

500 staff were hired by Veterans Affairs to clear a massive backlog in application by veterans.

That is repeated across other agencies. Jobs weren't just created for the sake of it, they were created because there is work that needs to be done

They always say they won't cut frontline staff but the work of those staff is supported by those behind the scenes. Take away the support and it obviously has a flow on impact to frontline services

Don't buy the lies

[#]auspol #ProudToBePublic

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Written by Emma Davidson on 2025-01-14 at 21:07

@HardBeingGreen absolutely, it was great to see DVA literally just hire more staff to get through some of that backlog.

We also need more policy work done in-house instead of outsourcing to consultants. There are times when consultant work is really helpful, but we need a bedrock of permanent APS to give frank and fearless advice to the govt of the day, without job security worries. There’s a lot needs changing to get back to that.

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