That’s because NSW has been dealt an unenviable blow:the federal commission that divides up GST income for each state has given us than it did the previous financial year.
Add to that the that saw the state count the huge Sydney property sales twice,at a cost of $1 billion,and there’s not as much cash to play with.
Mookhey will reveal the full breakdown of the state’s finances on Tuesday. But we’ve already been given a few hints about what to expect.
Here’s everything we know about what’s in the 2024 NSW budget (this list will be updated daily):
Transport
The long-awaited second stage of the Parramatta Light Rail will begin construction before the next election.Kate Geraghty
Health
An artist’s impression of the $527 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital,one of the hospital projects to receive additional funding in the upcoming state budget.Supplied
Education
More than $1 billion will be spent on minor works at hundreds of public schools across the state.Dion Georgopoulos
Jobs and economy
The government will launch a program aimed at increasing women’s participation in the workforce.Dominic Lorrimer
Environment and energy
The life of the Eraring Power Station will be extended.Nick Moir
Housing
The government is focused on delivering more housing.Oscar Colman
Law and order
Two police stations will be upgraded.Cole Bennetts
Culture and entertainment
The winning design for Riverside Theatre in Parramatta.Wendell Teodoro
The Sydney Morning Heraldwill bring you every detail of the NSW budget when it is handed down at noon on Tuesday.
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