Dominic Perrottet announces ‘future fund’ for NSW children as cornerstone of Coalition’s re-election pitch

A future fund for children and more money for schools were among the election promises announced by the NSW premier, Dominic Perrottet, at the Liberal campaign launch. Photograph: Flavio Brancaleone/AAP

Every child under 10 in New South Wales will be set up with an account containing $400 as part of an election promise the premier, Dominic Perrottet, said was the “most significant financial security investment” in the state’s history.

Perrottet announced the government’s $850m “signature election policy” at the Liberal campaign launch in Sydney’s west on Sunday, flanked by dozens of children on stage.