Victoria to Cut 1000 Public Sector Jobs | Evening News Bulletin 4 December 2025

Victoria to cut 1000 public sector jobs | Evening News Bulletin 4 December 2025

In this bulletin, the Victorian government plans to cut more than 1,000 public sector jobs, the UN chief calls for calm amid fears of escalation between the US and Venezuela. And in football, Arsenal beats Brentford to reclaim their English Premier League table lead.

Victoria to Scrap 1,000 Public Sector Jobs, Consolidate Agencies to Cut Costs

The Victorian government will abolish more than 1,000 public service roles and consolidate dozens of government entities under a cost-cutting plan aimed at saving $4 billion (US$2.6 billion) and slowing the state’s fast-rising debt. Premier Jacinta Allan said the changes were designed to keep the public sector “laser focused” while avoiding cuts to frontline services. “There are no cuts to frontline services in the $4 billion savings we have com…

Victorian government targets executives as 1,000 public sector jobs cut

Treasurer Jaclyn Symes says the state's public service has become "top-heavy" with "too many executives", as her government unveils measures to save $4 billion over the next four years.

1000 public service jobs to go in $4b Victorian budget rescue plan

Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has released a widely anticipated public sector review, which includes 52 recommendations to reduce the public sector workforce.

Victoria to slash 1000 public sector jobs in massive budget cut

The Victorian government will slash 1000 public sector jobs in a bit to trim down the “top heavy” workforce.

State axes 1000 public sector jobs

The government is scrapping hundreds of roles across the public sector in an effort to reduce its spending, which has ballooned in recent years.