The NSW Labor Treasurer Daniel Mookhey has handed down the Budget, outlining plans to return the government to surplus in the next two years, despite the more than $18 billion in new spending and $8 billion Budget shortfall predicted for 2023-2024.
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00:00 Yeah, we're getting rid of a lot of the waste that's been accumulated after the last 12
00:19 years and we're pumping every single one of those dollars back into helping people through
00:22 this cost of living crisis and fixing their essential services, especially our schools
00:26 and hospitals.
00:27 We've spent more than about $9 billion in this budget to help people through this cost
00:30 of living crisis.
00:31 700,000 motorists getting a toll cap, 84% of first home buyers not paying any stamp
00:35 duty or land tax.
00:37 In addition to that, a good billion dollars set aside for $1.6 million for their power
00:42 bills.
00:42 Thank you.