NSW prepares budget for families, women Treasurer Matt Kean will release a big-spending budget, including measures worth more than $30 billion, to set the state up for a "brighter future". AAP · Jun 20, 2022
State government unveils $500m plan to unlock NSW housing supply A day after announcing a shared equity scheme to match the Labor federal government's program, the Perrottet government on Monday confirmed its push to accelerate housing infrastructure. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2022
Aboriginal flag set to fly permanently on Sydney Harbour Bridge The Aboriginal flag will fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of a "healing process" and reconciliation efforts with Australia's indigenous community, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Sunday. Reuters · Jun 19, 2022
Dominic Perrottet says $25 million cost to fly Aboriginal flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge a 'small price to pay' for unity The Premier says he is not sure why the project costs so much, but backs it as an "important decision" for the state and country. ABC News · Jun 19, 2022
Employment minister says ‘too late’ to scrap jobseeker changes; 42 Covid deaths – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022
Aboriginal flag to fly on Sydney Harbour NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a 2022-23 budget commitment to have an Aboriginal flag fly permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. AAP · Jun 18, 2022
Matt Kean’s budget is all about women – but is it also about the future of the Liberals? NSW treasurer hopes ambitious reforms and spending will show voters ‘generational change’ in a 12-year-old government The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet defends John Barilaro's appointment as US trade envoy amid claims of 'jobs for mates' NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says former deputy premier John Barilaro was given the job of trade commissioner after an independent process, as Labor doubles down on its criticism of a "$400,000-a-year job for a friend". ABC News · Jun 18, 2022
NSW budget to include $100 million investment in women's safety measures The Premier says he wants his government to do better for women, promising a $100 million investment in safety in public places, at home and in the workplace as part of next week's budget. ABC News · Jun 18, 2022
Barilaro posting 'no surprise' to premier NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says it made sense for former deputy premier John Barilaro to be given the overseas posting the ex-Nationals MP helped establish. AAP · Jun 18, 2022
Billions in NSW budget for Premier's social agenda a bid to appeal to disaffected Coalition voters, expert says Days out from the state budget, billions of dollars have already being committed to social issues, in what an expert says is Premier Dominic Perrottet learning from the federal poll ahead of next year's state election. ABC News · Jun 17, 2022
Dan and Dom: the two premiers leading a vibe shift in Australian politics Differences between Daniel Andrews and Dominic Perrottet are part of their successful relationship The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
CCTV for NSW parks in women's safety push The NSW government has announced a suite of measures to improve women's safety and combat workplace harassment to be funded in Tuesday's budget AAP · Jun 17, 2022
National cabinet recap: 50-50 health funding extended but no consensus on new gas reserve Australian Medical Association president says three months extra Covid support ‘will not fix a decade of hospital underfunding’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2022
AAP · Jun 16, 2022 NSW energy supply 'much healthier': govt NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has downplayed energy problems in the state after being handed crisis powers to shore up supply and prevent outages.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022 Morning mail: Paul Keating got Andrews and Perrottet together, energy crisis end in sight Friday: Labor premier Daniel Andrews reveals Keating encouraged him to work with Liberal Perrottet. Plus: has Dark Mofo learned from its mistakes?
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022 Paul Keating urged me to work with Dominic Perrottet, Daniel Andrews reveals Exclusive: Victorian Labor premier reveals he was encouraged to work with Liberal counterpart in NSW by their ‘mutual friend’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022 What the new year of preschool education means for parents and children Explainer: Children in Victoria and NSW will have access to a year of play-based learning before they start school
Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2022 Plan to introduce free preschool days for NSW kids Every child in NSW will get five days of free play-based learning in the year before they start school
AAP · Jun 15, 2022 'Gamechanger' reform to NSW preschools Every child in NSW will get free play-based learning in the year before they start school, in a major shake-up of the education system from 2030.
The New Daily · Jun 15, 2022 Children to spend an extra year in school in Victoria and NSW Children in New South Wales and Victoria will go to school earlier for a year of 'play-based' learning under plans by the Perrottet and Andrews governments.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022 Anthony Albanese to face demand for $5bn hospital boost at first national cabinet meeting State and territory leaders also want the prime minister to address labour and skills shortages following the pandemic
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022 Victoria and NSW announce overhaul of preschool education with extra year of school New program will consist of 30 hours a week of play-based learning for all four-year-olds in both states
ABC News · Jun 15, 2022 NSW and Victorian governments plan new free year of preschool schooling within a decade NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and his Victorian counterpart Daniel Andrews want to introduce a pre-kindergarten year for four- and five-year-olds within a decade.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022 PR firm given $560,000 to combat ‘negative’ views of controversial NSW rail body Exclusive: government hired Newgate to devise ‘corporate narrative’ for body criticised as ‘accounting sham’