新南威尔士州削减了228个区域就业岗位,引发了对研究和生物安保影响的反弹。 NSW cuts 228 regional jobs, sparking backlash over impacts on research and biosecurity.

新南威尔士州初级工业和地区发展部削减了228个以上的前线工作岗位,使劳动力减少4%,影响到地区社区的研究、恢复和生物安保服务。 Over 228 frontline jobs are being cut from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, representing a 4% workforce reduction and affecting research, recovery, and biosecurity services in regional communities. 这些削减与先前估计的165项削减相比,引起了工会和政治领导人的批评,他们称这一举动是“胆小鬼削减 ” , 并警告说,区域支持会长期受损,数十年的专业知识会丧失,特别是年老、长期服务的工作人员。 The cuts, up from earlier estimates of 165, have drawn criticism from unions and political leaders, who call the move a "coward cut" and warn of long-term damage to regional support and loss of decades of expertise, particularly among older, long-serving staff. 虽然一些受影响的工人可能在部门或其他公共部门职位内向96个新角色转移,但以前曾提出其他办法,例如裁减高级或临时工作人员。 While some affected workers may transfer to 96 new roles within the department or other public sector positions, alternatives like cutting senior or temporary staff were previously suggested. 该部门 2024 年的重组被反对党议员批评为有害于区域发展，目前仍在接受审查，州长克里斯·明斯 （Chris Minns） 表示，这些变化符合政府的地区承诺，但该部门尚未做出正式回应。 The department’s 2024 restructuring, criticized by opposition MPs as harmful to regional development, remains under scrutiny, with Premier Chris Minns stating the changes align with the government’s regional commitments, though the department has not provided a formal response.