Senior Constable Kristian White had argued he was acting within his duty as a police officer when he discharged his weapon at 95-year-old Clare Nowland.
As high-stakes pay negotiations continue with nurses and rail workers,Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has defended extra spending on public servants.
Spending on home renovations has jumped in NSW while construction of new homes has plummeted over the past seven years,KPMG analysis shows.