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Duncan Murray

Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate

Daniel Mookhey (right) accused Matt Kean of lowering the bar of their debate, calling him a showman. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The two men who want to be the next NSW treasurer have clashed in a debate, while promising to help businesses amid a warning that whoever takes over treasury post-election will be dealing with a $11.4 billion deficit.

The head-to-head contest between Treasurer Matt Kean and Labor treasury spokesman Daniel Mookhey was held in Sydney on Thursday at a gathering hosted by Business NSW ahead of the election on March 25.

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