Budget 2016: No respite from hard times for public service

By Noel Towell
Updated May 4 2016 - 2:13pm, first published May 3 2016 - 8:30pm
The government plans to reap extra savings of nearly $2 billion from the public service. Photo: Belinda Pratten
The government plans to reap extra savings of nearly $2 billion from the public service. Photo: Belinda Pratten
Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers the Budget speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Treasurer Scott Morrison delivers the Budget speech in the House of Representatives at Parliament House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen