Anthony Albanese Criticized for Cutting Staff Numbers of Coalition MPs
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has faced criticism for reducing staffing numbers for Coalition MPs following Labor's election victory. The move has been described as 'vindictive' and politically motivated by some rightwing party members. Albanese's decision to cut staff roles was based on the Coalition's reduced numbers after the election.
Anthony Albanese has reduced staffing numbers for the opposition after Labor's election victory, drawing criticism from the opposition. Pauline Hanson of One Nation also claims her party was unfairly denied advisers. Albanese finalized staffing allocations for MPs, with the prime minister having discretion over personal staff. The opposition lost 20 staff roles, including 16 senior advisers. Albanese's decision was based on the Coalition's reduced numbers after the election. The government's staffing numbers were also cut despite gaining new MPs and senators. The Greens also saw a reduction in staffing numbers. Crossbenchers were upset with Albanese's decision to cut their staffing allocation at the start of the last term.
According to sources, the opposition and crossbenchers received reduced staffing allocations for the new parliamentary term.
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