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Australian Bureau of Statistics shows public sector growth during coronavirus pandemic

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November 13 2020 - 4:30am
Canberra has weathered the economic storm from COVID-19 better than many cities due to public sector growth. Picture: Karleen Minney
Canberra has weathered the economic storm from COVID-19 better than many cities due to public sector growth. Picture: Karleen Minney

While jobs and wages have been devastated by the economic turbulence of the pandemic, the public sector has remained a relative safe haven, new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirm.

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Elliot Williams

Canberra Times journalist

I've been a reporter with The Canberra Times since 2017 and as a proud Canberran it's been an honour to tell the stories of my hometown. I'm currently reporting on the public service and examining the ins and outs of a very important part of our city. Email: elliot.williams@canberratimes.com.au

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