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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Olivia Ireland

MYSTERIOUS: A really complicated move how labor is cracking down on wasteful aps contracting - What They Never Told You

Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher said 'The People Panel' will cut red tape for contracting services. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

The federal government is moving to untangle the public service's multi-billion dollar spend on contractors, centralising outsourcing in the bureaucracy with a new panel as Labor cracks down on wasteful spending.

Work is under way to create a single point for agencies to access labour hire services and spend on contractors, in a reform Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher said would increase transparency around the cost of outsourcing.

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