Cost Quote by Peter Gutwein
“We've done a lot of work with our government businesses to ensure that we can get reasonable returns but at the same time that they can provide the services that they do provide to Tasmanians at the most efficient cost.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Tasmanian Government Budget Address, 2020
Government must balance fiscal responsibility with service quality for citizens
In simple terms: Efficient cost management should not compromise public services
Prioritize value-driven public service delivery
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- public infrastructure
- health services
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to ensure cost cuts don’t harm vulnerable groups?
- What metrics best assess service efficiency?
Efficiency drives may overlook equity concerns