Liberal leader Peter Dutton pledges cheaper fuel and fewer bureaucrats in Budget reply

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Federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton has promised to cut 41,000 public service jobs and introduce a national gas reservation scheme if the Coalition wins the upcoming election, calling it a “sliding doors moment” for Australia.

In his budget reply speech on Thursday, 27 March, Dutton pledged to halve the fuel excise for 12 months, which he claimed would save motorists $14 a week. Dutton also confirmed the Coalition would not offer new income tax cuts during the campaign.

“We have a great desire [for tax cuts] when we clean up Labor’s mess,” he said.

He announced a “national gas plan” to boost domestic supply and lower wholesale prices, backed by $1bn in infrastructure and “use-it-or-lose” drilling rules. Labor dismissed the plan as a distraction.

Dutton confirmed plans to sack all federal public servants hired under Labor, claiming it would save $7bn annually, while vowing to protect frontline roles and maintain funding for essential services.

He also recommitted to cutting permanent migration by 25%, promised a bigger defence spend than Labor’s, and announced incentives for 400,000 apprenticeships and $400m for youth mental health.

Source: The Guardian

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