Govt's review of Barilaro job 'a farce' The opposition leader says the government's own review of the appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a taxpayer-funded role is not good enough. AAP · Jun 23, 2022
Sydney news: NSW's legal fraternity concerned at new bail laws MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Law Society and the Aboriginal Legal Service say bail amendments going through parliament this week appear to be rushed and could see more Aboriginal adults and children imprisoned. ABC News · Jun 22, 2022
NSW Labor pledges measures for public transport, toll relief and preschools in state budget reply Opposition denies claims of running a ‘low-level scare campaign’ on Perrottet government’s proposed land tax implementation The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022
‘Final decision-maker’ who picked John Barilaro for trade job directly reported to him as public servant Amy Brown, chief executive of Investment NSW, responsible for hiring former premier over businesswoman Jenny West The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022
Indigenous leaders lament debate over $25m Harbour Bridge flag plan Indigenous leaders say a debate about the cost of installing a third flag pole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which also includes the refurbishment and replacement of two existing poles, is being used to divide people. ABC News · Jun 22, 2022
Labor crunches land tax numbers for the Hunter Newcastle residents could pay up to $5,532.54 in land tax annually if a government plan to introduce the controversial alternative to stamp duty becomes a reality, Labor figures show. Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2022
Dominic Perrottet says there were no suitable candidates for trade job before John Barilaro was appointed Dominic Perrottet again defends the decision to appoint former deputy premier John Barilaro to the New York-based trade job, despite emails showing two earlier candidates met or exceeded all criteria. ABC News · Jun 22, 2022
Perrottet won't budge on NSW teacher wages NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says next week's teachers' strike is "unacceptable and wrong", and defends the wage deal as fair and reasonable. AAP · Jun 22, 2022
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held. AAP · Jun 21, 2022
Public service shake-up continues with four new secretaries for government departments – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022
John Barilaro received plum New York trade job after senior public servant had already been offered it Gladys Berejiklian told Jenny West she had the job in August but that offer was later rescinded and the role readvertised The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022
NSW teachers will strike next week over the government’s 3% pay rise offer NSW Teachers Federation president says Dominic Perrottet ‘did nothing’ to improve ‘uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022
What is stamp duty, why is NSW getting rid of it and what will replace it? Dominic Perrottet says the move will let more first homebuyers into the market by replacing an upfront cost with an annual property tax The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022
NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says. AAP · Jun 21, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 NSW state budget 2022: lessons learned from Coalition election losses Budget addresses issues for women but economic factors will determine whether it can deliver on promises
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 NSW state budget 2022: vouchers for schoolchildren, stamp duty reform and a forecast surplus in 2024-25 NSW treasurer Matt Kean hands down pre-election 2022 state budget that invests in housing, health and early education
ABC News · Jun 21, 2022 NSW budget deficit more than triples to $11.3 billion The state's forecasted budget deficit has more than tripled, as the NSW government seeks to embark on major economic reforms while grappling with COVID-19 and disaster spending.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 21, 2022 Housing and health among the winners in NSW spending splash Revenue is also expected to increase on the back of projected rises in GST revenue, mineral royalties, payroll and land taxes.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2022 How the NSW budget will change stamp duty for first home buyers A key reform in the NSW budget will allow first homebuyers to avoid paying stamp duty upfront if they choose to pay an annual tax instead.
AAP · Jun 20, 2022 NSW unions protest outside parliament Unions representing public and private sectors are protesting outside parliament against the NSW government's policy on pay.
ABC News · Jun 20, 2022 NSW Premier goes ahead with stamp duty reform as first home buyers allowed to opt out NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the stamp duty reform to be announced in today's state budget will "lower the barriers" to owning a home for first-time buyers.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2022 Hunter teachers call for significant pay increase in state budget Unions for public and independent school teachers will meet on Tuesday.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2022 Inquiry to probe John Barilaro’s appointment to $500,000-a-year trade role he created while in government NSW ministers say former deputy premier is qualified for trade and investment commissioner job and proper process has been followed
ABC News · Jun 20, 2022 NSW upper house inquiry to probe John Barilaro's appointment as trade commissioner to US The NSW upper house inquiry will look into how former deputy premier John Barilaro was awarded the position of trade commissioner to the US, eight months after he resigned from parliament.
AAP · Jun 20, 2022 NSW inquiry into John Barilaro's US job An inquiry will examine the process that led to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's taxpayer-funded job in New York City, amid "jobs for mates" claims.