Gallagher Refuses to Release Budget Cut Letters
Update: 2025-12-02
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Australias Finance Minister, Katy Gallagher, is under fire for refusing to release letters asking agencies to cut up to five percent from their budgets. Claiming public interest immunity, she asserts the documents relate to confidential Cabinet discussions for the upcoming federal budget. Critics, including independent senator David Pocock and opposition finance spokesperson James Paterson, argue that the governments stance is farcical and that the public service could face significant cuts. Despite denials, tensions between government transparency and budget confidentiality persist, with opposition figures pushing for more openness.
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