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Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down

Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.

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Kean pulls out of NSW Liberal leader race, cites family

Outgoing treasurer Matt Kean will not run for the NSW Liberal leadership, opening the door to potential contenders including Alister Henskens.

AAP

Independents put Liberals on a knife-edge in NSW election, but no 'teal' wave

The teal independent wave that crashed the federal election has not yet materialised in New South Wales, with no Climate 200 candidates so-far elected. But several other independents have been voted in.

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Chris Minns’ narrow road to victory proves a winning formula with NSW voters

Gains in seats in Sydney’s west – even among previously safe Liberal seats – show Labor leader correctly picked mood of the state

The Guardian - AU

Labor wins govt in NSW after massive swing away from Coalition

Labor leader Chris Minns will be the next premier of NSW after a massive election landslide against the Coalition.

The New Daily

Julia Banks: Why the modern Liberal Party seems unable to ‘do the right thing’

At the end of the day, robust political debate shouldn’t displace civility, treating people with respect and doing the right thing.

The New Daily

NSW Liberals accuse Minerals Council of feeding poll data that undermines Matt Kean to the media

Government source says people were asked questions such as ‘Do you agree Matt Kean is responsible for pushing up energy prices?’

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Coalition lags Labor in election promises that bolster NSW budget, official costings reveal

State Parliamentary Budget Office estimates Labor’s pledges would improve bottom line by $1.4bn compared to the Coalition’s $97.2m

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Liberals set to relinquish record reign at NSW election

NSW is on the verge of ending a record run of Liberal rule as voters begin casting their votes in the NSW state election.

The New Daily

NSW government spends $400,000 on consultants before outsourcing Sydney Water asset

Exclusive: Reports have become the centre of a political storm ahead of the looming state election

The Guardian - AU

Matt Kean exploring a move to federal politics if Coalition loses NSW election, sources say

Figures close to Liberal treasurer say the high-profile moderate has floated the idea

The Guardian - AU

Mark Latham to push for nuclear plants and ‘parental rights’ if made NSW kingmaker

Exclusive: Labor and Greens concerned One Nation could gain at least one additional seat in 25 March election

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer shuts down talk of Sydney Water sale

Treasurer Matt Kean has denied Sydney Water will be privatised, even as leaked papers show the NSW government sought advice on a sale.

The New Daily

A late heatwave will test NSW’s strained electricity grid – and Perrottet can’t afford any hint of disruption

Labor backs the Coalition’s energy roadmap but accelerated coal plant closures and renewable project delays are raising concerns

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Dominic Perrottet promises 'future fund' for children to help individuals pay for homes and education

Premier Dominic Perrottet announces cash deposits for children to give them a head start on securing a house deposit and education by the time they turn 18.

The New Daily

‘Actually a fraud’: NSW Treasurer unleashes on independent

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says an independent candidate in the NSW election is a fake who deserves to have her T-shirts "smeared in black oil".

ABC News

No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament

Social media users have suggested Indigenous Australians already have a Voice to Parliament in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Experts disagree.

AAP

War of words erupts over NSW 'locker-room talk'

A NSW minister has lashed out at the opposition spokesman on health over his comment he won't be "dicking people around" if Labor wins government.

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The New Daily

NSW budget deficit blows out by $1.3b over two years

The NSW budget has plunged $1.3 billion further into deficit out to the 2023/24 financial year, according to a Treasury update released ahead of the election.

ABC News

The NSW Coalition said it 'slashed' the social housing waitlist. Is that correct?

New South Wales Treasurer Matt Kean says the state's social housing waitlists been "slashed" since the Coalition came to power. But is that really the case? RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

Newcastle Herald

NSW government looks to secure power but says Eraring closure a matter for Origin Energy

Eraring closure date in eye of NSW election storm

Newcastle Herald

Privatisation fight reignites after Eraring buy-back left on the table

Labor says NSW is paying the price for privatisation of vital infrastructure as the planned closure of the nation's largest coal power station could be delayed.

AAP

Labor to keep Western Harbour Tunnel publicly-owned

In its election pitch to voters, NSW Labor is vowing to keep public ownership of Sydney's Western Harbour Tunnel and cap toll charges.

Newcastle Herald

Seeing double, but no sign of the premier

The election for the next State Government of Western Sydney is only three weeks away, and Dominic Perrottet remains busy meeting the needs of his most important constituents.

AAP

Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate

The men vying to be the next NSW treasurer have promised to ease financial strain on businesses, while clashing over public services wages and workers comp.

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