
Opposition leader Chris Minns says removing the handbrake on Port of Newcastle developing a container terminal is "crucial" for the Hunter, but he wants to be assured taxpayers are not left with a massive bill.
Mr Minns told a Business Hunter breakfast on Tuesday that he was waiting to see the detail of the government's deals with Port of Newcastle and NSW Ports before committing to scrap penalties on the port building a rival terminal to Botany and Kembla.