@Cowboyinvestor; my research led me to articles which documented just how many jobs have been lost in the sectors I listed above.
In the case of universities / tertiary education it's a horror story.
" What does the prime minister have against universities? ""... Unfortunately, it seems the Morrison government’s attitudes to universities has been primarily driven by Morrison’s personal prejudices.
It has been reported that Morrison considers universities to be fat and ugly – that they spend excessively and wastefully and are poorly administrated.
He also considers that vice-chancellors pay themselves too much, especially relative to what he earns as prime minister.
He sees universities as providing “a training ground” for radicals and activists who may campaign against his government on key issues at the next election. ..."
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2021/10/23/what-does-the-prime-minister-have-against-universities/163490760012737
