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Nick Kada, writing for Sky News Australia, delves into the expanding size of the public service as a critical driver of this dependence. Over the past five years, the total number of public servants employed under the Department of Social Services has grown from 38,000 to 48,000—an increase of 28%. More starkly, administrative roles, portfolio and program management, strategic policy, marketing, and human resources have all surged dramatically, with some categories increasing by over 150%.