New Bankstown hospital blows out to $2B as construction costs rise
The new Bankstown Hospital in southwest Sydney will have an additional $700 million pumped into it in response to rising construction costs.
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Workers comp reforms fail to pass NSW parliament
Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has failed to overhaul the workers compensation scheme in time for in this month’s budget after his reforms were opposed by the Liberals and the Greens.
‘Insulting’: Farmers hung out to dry after floods
Flood-affected communities have been left devastated by the federal and state Labor governments’ “insulting” support package, as a blame game erupts between governments over how much money should have been put aside.
Industry turns on Speakman for blocking workers comp overhaul
Business and industry leaders have turned on Liberal Leader Mark Speakman over the Coalition’s decision to block a controversial overhaul of workers compensation laws.
Chalmers rules out lowering excise to end tobacco wars
The Treasurer said he was “not convinced” a reduction on Australia’s cigarette tax, now worth $1.40 per stick, would lead to the end of illegal tobacco activity.
‘Cruel’: Libs to battle key pillar in Minns’ workers comp reforms
The NSW government is now facing an uphill battle to pass the legislation before the June budget, something Premier Chris Minns says will hike insurance premiums for thousands of businesses across the state.
Just how easy it is to buy illegal tobacco in Sydney
Chris Minns has declared war on illicit tobacco, but the ease in which you can buy illegal tobacco shows the Premier has a fight on his hands.
Major blitz: Minns flags using cops to tackle illegal tobacco, vapes
Police could be called in to take over from NSW Health staff and tackle the booming tobacco black market, as Premier Minns calls on the Federal government to reduce tobacco taxes.
Dire warning: ‘this will send some businesses broke’
NSW’s largest business advocacy body has claimed tens of thousands of family businesses will go to the wall without bipartisan support for workers’ compensation reforms.
$500m boost puts crims on notice with bolstered courts, prisons
A budget cash splash means more guards in NSW prisons, and courts will have stronger lawyer ranks, with special rooms to prevent domestic violence victims coming face-to-face with attackers. See the breakdown here.
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