NSW Budget: Wins and Worries

New South Wales just unveiled its budget — a rollercoaster of wins and worries. Commuters breathe easier with frozen public transport fares, while drivers get a $100 registration discount and lower toll caps. Coal miners are raking in cash as thermal coal prices soar, boosting state royalties. Essential workers — nurses, paramedics, firefighters — are getting major pay bumps and hiring boosts, with hospitals set for upgrades. But housing remains stuck, with little new supply to ease the crunch, risking billions in lost tax revenue. Disability support faces uncertainty as federal changes loom, and gun owners brace for tighter rules and more enforcement funding. The state’s debt is now projected to hit $200 billion by 2027-28 — faster than expected — threatening credit ratings and higher borrowing costs. On the bright side, renewables are getting a boost: low-income households can access interest-free solar loans, and $225 million is earmarked for green energy infrastructure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cdc0644fbd6d3a16