Indigenous groups in NSW have criticized the latest state budget as a missed opportunity, citing a lack of innovation and investment in key areas like land claims and social housing. Despite $154 million allocated to improve First Nations outcomes, critics argue it falls short of community needs and empowerment.
The NSW government has committed $9.9 million to Orange Health Service for robotic surgical equipment, a move welcomed by doctors who had previously raised concerns about healthcare standards and the need for advanced treatment options in regional areas.
NSW's budget offers cost-of-living relief like reduced car registrations and toll caps, but these measures are temporary. Housing reforms aim to boost supply, while economic forecasts face uncertainty from interest rates and GST revenue.
New South Wales' latest budget freezes public transport fares for a year and cuts vehicle registration by $100, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressures ahead of the March 2027 election. The state forecasts a $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, with gross debt projected to exceed $200bn.
New South Wales' latest budget offers cost-of-living relief for commuters and boosts spending on essential workers and renewable energy, but provides little for the housing crisis and forecasts a significant rise in state debt.
The Greens will support the Albanese government's negative gearing and capital gains tax changes. In return, Labor's overhaul of the national disability insurance scheme will be delayed and tweaked. This deal allows Labor to pass its budget centerpiece before parliament rises.
The NSW budget unveils a $561 million transport affordability package, including registration cuts and toll caps. It also allocates funds for health infrastructure, interest-free solar panel loans, modular housing, and a new police command to combat organised crime.
The NSW budget introduces a $561 million transport affordability package, including registration cuts and toll caps. It allocates $480 million for interest-free solar panel loans and $77 million for energy-saving subsidies. The budget also boosts health spending to $10.3 billion, funds new housing initiatives, and allocates $94 million for a new NSW Police armed response command.
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced a budget featuring a $50 weekly toll cap, frozen public transport fares, and reduced vehicle registration fees for one year to combat the cost-of-living crisis. The budget projects a $2.3 billion deficit, with a return to surplus anticipated next financial year.
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced a budget with a $2.3 billion deficit, featuring cost-of-living relief measures including a $50 weekly toll cap, frozen public transport fares, and reduced vehicle registration fees for one year. The budget also includes significant spending on domestic violence prevention and the NSW Police Force.
New South Wales Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced a budget featuring a $50 weekly toll cap, frozen public transport fares, and reduced vehicle registration fees for one year to combat the cost of living. The budget projects a $2.3 billion deficit, with a return to surplus anticipated next financial year.
New South Wales' upcoming budget will lower public transport fare caps on Opal and credit card payments to ease cost-of-living pressures. The Minns government aims for fiscal restraint while addressing inflation and housing affordability, balancing relief with economic discipline.
