Every morning Daniel Mookhey is confronted with 14 pairs of glasses – most of which have interchangeable arms. The New South Wales treasurer assesses about 90 sartorial possibilities, before deciding which option to wear that day.
It’s a little like how he approaches his new job. Three weeks into the role, and ahead of his first budget, he is confronted with a housing crisis, concerns over energy and rising costs of living – along with more than $7.1bn in financial blackspots.