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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matthew Kelly

'Nail your colours to the mast': Minns challenges crossbench to support Hunter workers

NSW Premier Chris Minns has admitted legislation needed to diversify the Hunter's economy away from coal may not pass through State Parliament before next year's election.

The Future Jobs and Investment Bill, which contains critical measures to support thousands of workers in coal-producing regions through the establishment of economic pathways away from coal, has been stuck in the upper house since November 2025.

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