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NSW Budget Prioritizes Reform Over Cost-of-Living Relief

6/25/2025

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget focuses on transformative economic reforms rather than immediate cost-of-living relief. It allocates a staggering $1.2 billion for child protection, $9 billion for public school infrastructure, and $12.4 billion for healthcare. Despite a reduced deficit of $3.4 billion, residents will see no new relief measures, and toll caps remain unchanged.

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NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget focuses on transformative economic reforms rather than immediate cost-of-living relief. It allocates a staggering $1.2 billion for child protection, $9 billion for public school infrastructure, and $12.4 billion for healthcare. Despite a reduced deficit of $3.4 billion, residents will see no new relief measures, and toll caps remain unchanged.