Concern Dutton will push American-style cuts to departmental staff, curriculum

Concern Dutton will push American-style cuts to departmental staff, curriculum

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said he will reduce the public servant workforce and cut spending on health and education if elected. Five days into the federal election campaign, Mr Dutton has pledged to cut "wasteful government spending," echoing the agenda of United States president Donald Trump who has slashed government jobs and the US Department of Education. The opposition leader has said he will cut up to 41,000 public service jobs cr…