Farmers want gas pipeline for 'bully' axed The NSW energy minister has been asked to reject an oil and gas giant's plans to enter farming land as part of a 400-kilometre underground pipeline project. AAP · Dec 8, 2022
NSW ‘almost ready to sign up’ to coal price cap to provide energy price relief State’s energy minister, Matt Kean, says ‘It’s not about royalties, it’s all about consumers’, putting pressure on Queensland counterpart The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022
Socceroos can take on the football world's elite - with some help The sport needs the support and backing at government level like other countries around the world who see football as a means of projecting national pride. Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2022
Matt Kean urges federal Liberals to support Indigenous voice to parliament NSW treasurer says referendum is an ‘opportunity to unite the nation’ and the party’s backing would ensure broad support for yes vote The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
NSW seek details of coal price cap plan: 'We can't play whack-a-mole in energy policy' Ahead of a key energy meeting between federal, state and territory leaders, NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on the prime minister to provide a detailed plan for a potential cap on coal prices. Newcastle Herald · Dec 5, 2022
Federal Liberal MPs urged to support voice Federal Liberal Party MPs are being urged by a senior state colleague to support a yes campaign for the referendum on an Indigenous voice to parliament. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
PM flags 'constructive' power price talks The prime minister is confident he and state and territory leaders will be able to find a solution to the nation's energy price hikes at a key meeting. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
Cap on coal price complicating federal bid to quell Australians’ energy costs Bill Shorten says all options remain on the table as the federal government remains hopeful agreement with states can be struck The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022
Matt Kean confirms federal government is asking states to impose coal caps The federal government is facing resistance from the states over its request for caps on coal prices, with NSW seeking legal advice. ABC News · Dec 4, 2022
More details before Indigenous referendum Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney is confident a referendum for a First Nations voice to parliament will succeed, flagging more details to come. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
Tough decisions loom as energy prices bite NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state government will support the Commonwealth capping energy prices but implored his federal counterparts to move quickly. AAP · Dec 3, 2022
States are waiting for a solid plan to lower Australian energy bills, but fear an excuse One official says the commonwealth is ‘flailing around in the dark’ while seeking a way to lower bills The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Australians should judge former prime minister Scott Morrison at the ballot box Former prime minister Scott Morrison is lashed for his secret ministries scandal on Q+A as Nova Peris says she has serious concerns about a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
NSW pushing federal ALP for coal price cap NSW is pushing for a cap on the price of coal, saying Australia is running out of time to curb surging energy prices. Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
AAP · Dec 1, 2022 NSW premier dodges preselection debate Snubbed senior Liberal minister Natalie Ward says she's focused on the people of NSW, not the Liberal Party processes that stopped her moving into a safe seat.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2022 Voters will reject Liberals if they don’t have enough female candidates, Matt Kean says NSW treasurer savaged his party’s preselection processes and warned that the community expects more diversity in its parliaments
ABC News · Nov 30, 2022 NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says Liberal Party's preselection 'not reflecting the community' Matt Kean says he is "devastated" by the loss of minister Natalie Ward to a former Liberal staffer as she tried to make the move to the state's lower house.
AAP · Nov 30, 2022 Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection battle.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022 ‘It’s a grey wash’: Liberals frustrated over preselections in NSW and Victoria MPs say candidates need to better represent the community, after Natalie Ward loses preselection battle
Newcastle Herald · Nov 24, 2022 Nine months after announcing 2025 Eraring closure, owner Origin Energy has doubts Second thoughts on Eraring closure timeline
AAP · Nov 24, 2022 NSW govt is a 'disgrace', says icare rally Injured workers rallied at the office of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, calling his government a "disgrace" and demanding he reform public insurer icare.
AAP · Nov 22, 2022 Robots could bring in $4.5bn for NSW Harnessing new technology from robotics to renewable energy could turbo charge NSW coffers by up to $4.5 billion in the next 13 years, a report has found.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022 Simon Holmes à Court considers supporting up to 10 teals to shake up NSW election Climate 200 is looking at ‘seven to 10’ seats in the state and has had discussions with groups in ‘most’ of them
ABC News · Nov 21, 2022 Matt Kean urges Liberal Party to preselect more women ahead of 2023 NSW election NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has ordered Liberal Party members to "get on board with the program" and preselect more women ahead of March's state election.
AAP · Nov 20, 2022 Higher costs coming for NSW businesses NSW workers' compensation premiums will need to dramatically increase to shore up the health of the insurance scheme, Treasury has warned the government.