Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent on Nicola Willis' plan for the public sector - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been on the receiving end of backlash over her proposal for the public sector.

There's growing speculation the coalition Government will cut jobs in order to meet targets.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the number of public service workers has gone up by tens of thousands under Labour- and industry leaders will be looking to create savings.

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