David Bartlett, Premier of Tasmania in Australia, is moving to ease financial strains on the public sector - but has not released details of how he will do it.
In the latest of a series of Government "good news" announcements, Mr Bartlett said the sacrifices made by public servants in response to the global recession were significant and appreciated by the Government.
"Public sector workers have done the hard yards for Tasmanians - that is what's provided confidence in the Tasmanian economy and that means we're in a position to provide relief in water and sewerage, provide relief in land tax and also invest in frontline services," he said.
"I want to indicate to public sector workers that we recognise there are pressure points and we'll be dealing with those over the coming weeks."
Mr Bartlett identified front-line health, education, law and order and parks as key areas feeling the strain from cost-saving measures.
"We're determined to get the balance right," he said.
Full text here from the Australian Examiner.
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