A $7bn shortfall has been forecast this financial year, but Daniel Mookhey says any cuts to be made will be in areas that ‘don’t affect people’
The New South Wales, treasurer Daniel Mookhey, says Labor’s first budget for the state in more than a decade will lay the groundwork for future reform, make cuts “in areas that don’t affect people” and provide support for a “once in a generation” cost-of-living crisis.
“We are looking for every available opportunity we can to provide practical assistance to people,” he said.
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