Coalition’s lack of fiscal discipline

Good to read Rick Morton’s analysis of the hollowing out of the public service by this government (“How private management consultants took over the public service”, October 9-15). How much money has it wasted on consultants? Not to mention other things, such as the ridiculous cost of holding one family on Christmas Island for so long. They pride themselves on their financial management – more like mismanagement in my view.

– Jeanette Knox, Leichhardt, NSW