Official in charge of Phoenix is 'pretty comfortable' system can handle influx of severance from public service cuts | Page 15 | Unpublished
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Author: Matteo Cimellaro
Publication Date: March 5, 2026 - 17:05

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Official in charge of Phoenix is 'pretty comfortable' system can handle influx of severance from public service cuts

March 5, 2026
With thousands of public servants set to receive severance pay over the next few years, the associate deputy minister in charge of Phoenix believes the beleaguered pay system can handle the influx. Read More


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