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flag NSW cuts 228 regional jobs, sparking backlash over impacts on research and biosecurity.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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