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Saffioti defends gas sector as Woodside cuts jobs

Western Australia Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has blamed protests and policy uncertainty for risks to major projects, after Woodside announced more than 500 global job cuts.

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Photo: The Sydney Morning Herald

  • Woodside Energy plans to cut more than 500 jobs globally as part of a cost-reduction drive, according to the company’s announcement reported by The West Australian. The West Australian

  • The savings target is reported differently: The West Australian says US$400m a year by 2028, while ABC News reports A$550 million a year from 2028. The West AustralianABC News

  • Rita Saffioti, Western Australia’s Deputy Premier, blamed environmental activists and uncertain federal policies for putting major resources projects at risk; most Woodside employees are based in Western Australia. The West AustralianThe Sydney Morning Herald