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NSW Liberal MP uses parliamentary privilege to accuse party members of corruption

In claims referred to Icac, Ray Williams told parliament senior Liberal members were ‘paid significant funds’ by developer

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Barilaro appointment facing dual probes

Inquiries into the appointment of the former NSW deputy premier to a high-paying role he created will investigate how he got the gig.

AAP

Changing rules for recruitment of new trade commissioners discussed days before John Barilaro quit politics

In the days before John Barilaro announced his plans to leave politics, emails show bureaucrats discussing changing the rules for the recruitment of new trade commissioners, then deciding the plum US role would be handled "as an internal matter".

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Recruiter told to halt search for New York trade role a day before John Barilaro’s resignation

Email from head of Investment NSW said New York position would now be handled as an ‘internal matter’

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Govt's review of Barilaro job 'a farce'

The opposition leader says the government's own review of the appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro to a taxpayer-funded role is not good enough.

AAP

Sydney news: NSW's legal fraternity concerned at new bail laws

MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Law Society and the Aboriginal Legal Service say bail amendments going through parliament this week appear to be rushed and could see more Aboriginal adults and children imprisoned.

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NSW Labor pledges measures for public transport, toll relief and preschools in state budget reply

Opposition denies claims of running a ‘low-level scare campaign’ on Perrottet government’s proposed land tax implementation

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‘Final decision-maker’ who picked John Barilaro for trade job directly reported to him as public servant

Amy Brown, chief executive of Investment NSW, responsible for hiring former premier over businesswoman Jenny West

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Indigenous leaders lament debate over $25m Harbour Bridge flag plan

Indigenous leaders say a debate about the cost of installing a third flag pole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which also includes the refurbishment and replacement of two existing poles, is being used to divide people.

ABC News

Labor crunches land tax numbers for the Hunter

Newcastle residents could pay up to $5,532.54 in land tax annually if a government plan to introduce the controversial alternative to stamp duty becomes a reality, Labor figures show.

Newcastle Herald

Dominic Perrottet says there were no suitable candidates for trade job before John Barilaro was appointed

Dominic Perrottet again defends the decision to appoint former deputy premier John Barilaro to the New York-based trade job, despite emails showing two earlier candidates met or exceeded all criteria.

ABC News

Perrottet won't budge on NSW teacher wages

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says next week's teachers' strike is "unacceptable and wrong", and defends the wage deal as fair and reasonable.

AAP

Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job

NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.

AAP

Public service shake-up continues with four new secretaries for government departments – as it happened

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John Barilaro received plum New York trade job after senior public servant had already been offered it

Gladys Berejiklian told Jenny West she had the job in August but that offer was later rescinded and the role readvertised

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NSW teachers will strike next week over the government’s 3% pay rise offer

NSW Teachers Federation president says Dominic Perrottet ‘did nothing’ to improve ‘uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads’

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What is stamp duty, why is NSW getting rid of it and what will replace it?

Dominic Perrottet says the move will let more first homebuyers into the market by replacing an upfront cost with an annual property tax

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NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost

The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.

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NSW state budget 2022: lessons learned from Coalition election losses

Budget addresses issues for women but economic factors will determine whether it can deliver on promises

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NSW state budget 2022: vouchers for schoolchildren, stamp duty reform and a forecast surplus in 2024-25

NSW treasurer Matt Kean hands down pre-election 2022 state budget that invests in housing, health and early education

ABC News

NSW budget deficit more than triples to $11.3 billion

The state's forecasted budget deficit has more than tripled, as the NSW government seeks to embark on major economic reforms while grappling with COVID-19 and disaster spending.

Newcastle Herald

Housing and health among the winners in NSW spending splash

Revenue is also expected to increase on the back of projected rises in GST revenue, mineral royalties, payroll and land taxes.

Newcastle Herald

How the NSW budget will change stamp duty for first home buyers

A key reform in the NSW budget will allow first homebuyers to avoid paying stamp duty upfront if they choose to pay an annual tax instead.

AAP

NSW unions protest outside parliament

Unions representing public and private sectors are protesting outside parliament against the NSW government's policy on pay.

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NSW Premier goes ahead with stamp duty reform as first home buyers allowed to opt out

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the stamp duty reform to be announced in today's state budget will "lower the barriers" to owning a home for first-time buyers.

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