Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend

The Community and Public Sector Union, a major public service union, has announced it will not support the Labor government in the upcoming Victorian election. This decision is a result of the government's job cuts in the public service and its spending of $1.2 billion on consultants. The union sees this as 'privatisation by stealth', where essential public services are being outsourced to private companies. This move by the CPSU is significant, as it joins a growing number of unions turning against the Labor government, potentially affecting the election outcome.

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The public service union's refusal to back Labor may hurt the party's chances in the Victorian election. This could lead to a loss of voter confidence and affect the overall market sentiment.

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