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Minns becomes a fiscal conservative, Perrottet the big spender

In a debate, Labor leader Chris Minns accused Liberal Premier Dominic Perrottet of throwing money around he said the state can’t afford.

Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent

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In regular political life, Liberal leaders demand budget discipline and their Labor opponents promise benefits for the masses.

The NSW election campaign has flipped the convention. In a debate between Premier Dominic Perrottet and Labor leader Chris Minns on Wednesday, the challenger chided his opponent for promise profligacy.

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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com

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