The Baillieu government has been accused of displaying contempt for its workforce after using the cover of Friday evening to release key details of public-sector sackings.

Ordered by the industrial umpire to deliver details by Monday, Premier Ted Baillieu and Treasurer Kim Wells released the figures at 5pm tonight.

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The Department of Human Services, which is responsible for child welfare, will lose 500 staff.

The Department of Justice, which overseas the government's law and order agenda, has been slated to lose 480 staff, while the Department of Sustainability and Environment will lose 400 staff.