The proposal would reduce expenditure by $6.4 billion over 4 years by directing Commonwealth agencies to reduce spending on consultants, contractors and labour hire, and non-wage expenses by $800 million in 2025-26, $1.6 billion in 2026-27, $2 billion in 2027-28 and $2 billion in 2028-29.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025 and would be ongoing.