Part 1/8:
The Public Sector Employment Trend in Australia: A Critical Analysis
Australia's workforce is increasingly dominated by public sector employment, with reports indicating that one in five workers is now employed by the government. This statistic translates to around 2.51 million public sector workers, equating to 17% of the total workforce. This trend persists across different political regimes, indicating a bipartisan approach to increasing the number of government employees funded by taxpayers. The implications of this growth extend beyond mere employment numbers to broader economic concerns, including productivity and the sustainability of job creation strategies.