The Latest Breaking News from NSW Treasury

Public servant charged after cyber-theft of 5600 files

A trove of 5600 sensitive government documents were allegedly stolen by a Treasury employee, with police arresting him for the data breach.

AAP · Apr 21

How treasurer could make capital gains taxes 'fairer'

The capital gains tax discount should be reduced to address economic inequity and make housing more affordable, economists say.

AAP · Jan 14

NSW government seeks third extension of racing boss’s term as sector faces ‘challenging’ times

Animal Justice party to fight state government’s ‘absurd’ move to extend Racing NSW chairman Russell Balding’s term

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

Barilaro acted improperly, bureaucrat says

Former NSW Treasury secretary Michael Pratt says ex-deputy premier John Barilaro acted inappropriately during salary negotiations for the London agent-general.

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

NSW govt spruik '63-year' land tax benefit

NSW Treasury analysis says many first-home buyers who opt to pay annual land tax instead of upfront stamp duty will save money in the long run.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

NSW govt defends transport assets body

The entity set up to hold the state's transport assets has attracted much criticism but the government says it just needs time to deliver its promised benefits.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

Record $8b 'slippage' in NSW expenditure

An "astonishing" amount of NSW government expenditure pledged in the budget for state projects will not get out the door this financial year.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

Crown's Sydney casino to deliver $100m in extra tax revenue for NSW government in first year, experts say

Experts say the gambling floors in Sydney’s tallest skyscraper will not deliver as much as once hoped for the state's economy, with its major high-roller market all but gone.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

NSW Treasury head aware of funds transfer

More than a billion dollars was moved "from one part of the balance sheet to another," a former NSW Treasury official admits.

AAP · Feb 21, 2022

NSW Treasury suggests another inquiry

NSW Treasury has called for a fresh investigation into staff conduct a day after the auditor-general said the department was too reliant on external reviews.

AAP · Feb 9, 2022