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NSW government vows 'urgent' law reform to ban protests outside places of worship
2 weeks, 2 days ago

NSW government vows 'urgent' law reform to ban protests outside places of worship

ABC  

The New South Wales premier has vowed an "urgent change" to the law that would ban people from protesting outside places of worship. Similar sentiments were made by Mr Minns on Friday at an address at Bondi's Central Synagogue, where he referenced last month's torching and graffitiing of cars with anti-Israel slogans in Woollahra, and said Australia's Jewish community was …

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Premier and ministers acknowledge need to do better for regions at Broken Hill Community Cabinet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier and ministers acknowledge need to do better for regions at Broken Hill Community Cabinet

ABC  

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and his cabinet colleagues have been given a first-hand insight into what it means to live in the most remote areas of the state. More than 200 people from areas across far west New South Wales gathered at the Broken Hill Civic Centre for their chance to speak to the state's leaders for the …

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NSW Premier Chris Minns announces timeline for ban on 'no-fault' evictions at the NSW State Labor Conference
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NSW Premier Chris Minns announces timeline for ban on 'no-fault' evictions at the NSW State Labor Conference

ABC  

The New South Wales government will move to legislate a ban on no-fault evictions, preventing landlords from ending a lease without a "reasonable" excuse from next year. Decision to end no-fault evictions in NSW still months away Photo shows Eman Soliman in her home looks at the camera as she talks about no-fault evictions Fifteen months after both major parties …

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NSW government launches NRL-supported program to address youth crime in Moree
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NSW government launches NRL-supported program to address youth crime in Moree

ABC  

In short: Chris Minns has launched a new initiative designed to tackle youth crime in Moree. Just weeks after new bail laws were passed that make it harder for some young people to get bail, the NSW Premier has flown to a crime-stricken regional town to announce a new program aimed at keeping teenagers on the straight and narrow. Premier …

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NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns reveals why he wants an immigration surge into Sydney - even though it's pushing up house prices
1 year, 3 months ago

NSW Labor Premier Chris Minns reveals why he wants an immigration surge into Sydney - even though it's pushing up house prices

Daily Mail  

NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed he is in favour of high immigration even though Sydney is very unaffordable and congested - so more foreigners can build new high-rise apartments. Labor's first NSW Budget since 2010, delivered on Tuesday, promised the state government would build just 4,700 homes over 16 years, even though Sydney has to accommodate 100,000 new overseas …

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NSW Premier Chris Minns backtracks on cannabis reform, stops short of ruling it out
1 year, 8 months ago

NSW Premier Chris Minns backtracks on cannabis reform, stops short of ruling it out

ABC  

The New South Wales premier has refused to rule out cannabis reform, but said he doesn't currently have a "mandate" to make "policy change". Key points: The Premier has walked back comments made years ago, due to update of medical cannabis A drug summit will go ahead, bringing together law enforcement and experts Labor says it'll be flexible in it's …

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NSW Premier Chris Minns says Menindee mass fish deaths will be investigated
1 year, 8 months ago

NSW Premier Chris Minns says Menindee mass fish deaths will be investigated

ABC  

On the banks of the Darling River near Menindee, Environment and Acting Water Minister Penny Sharpe has confirmed the new New South Wales Labor government's commitment to an independent review into mass fish deaths and water management in the state. Key points: Chris Minns attended previous mass fish deaths in the area when he was in opposition He says his …

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After his NSW election win, Premier-elect Chris Minns faces a new test as Labor gets ready to govern
1 year, 8 months ago

After his NSW election win, Premier-elect Chris Minns faces a new test as Labor gets ready to govern

ABC  

With a NSW state election win behind him, Labor leader Chris Minns wakes to a new challenge this morning — selecting his new ministry and shifting gears into governing. Key points: NSW Labor is expected to hold at least 47 seats Dominic Perrottet urged the state to get behind the premier-elect Former premier Mike Baird says the Liberal party let …

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Chris Minns voted NSW premier as Labor beats Coalition to win state election
1 year, 8 months ago

Chris Minns voted NSW premier as Labor beats Coalition to win state election

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Chris Minns says New South Wales has voted "for a fresh start" after guiding Labor to election victory, with a majority government likely. Key points: Mr Perrottet steps down as Liberal leader after conceding defeat Labor picks up key seats in Western Sydney like Parramatta and Penrith Former premier Mike Baird says the Liberal Party "let down" Mr Perrottet The …

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Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns address rallies ahead of NSW election
1 year, 9 months ago

Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns address rallies ahead of NSW election

ABC  

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says his government will cap commuters' Opal card public transport costs at $40 a week rather than $50. Former PM John Howard praised Mr Perrottet's pokie machine reforms Mr Minns promised to keep Sydney Water and Hunter Water in public hands About 150 Liberal Party faithful this morning gathered at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre …

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Labor's Chris Minns desperately campaigns to be New South Wales premier — can he hang on to his seat?
1 year, 9 months ago

Labor's Chris Minns desperately campaigns to be New South Wales premier — can he hang on to his seat?

ABC  

After 12 years in the political wilderness, Labor is hoping its leader Chris Minns has what it takes to seize power back in New South Wales. Key points: Chris Minns is a candidate in Labor's most marginal electorate Kogarah has been held by Labor for 70 years, but the party's margin is 0.1 per cent The Liberal Party's chances of …

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Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election
1 year, 9 months ago

Both major parties in NSW face an uphill battle to win the March state election

ABC  

Victory in the March 25 NSW election will be an uphill battle for either major party. Every vote will count for Mr Minns, who holds the south Sydney seat on the minuscule margin of 0.1 per cent. The Liberals currently hold Pittwater on a 22.4 per cent margin but that vote may slip with the retirement of popular MP Rob …

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All pokies cashless by 2028 if Coalition wins NSW election
1 year, 10 months ago

All pokies cashless by 2028 if Coalition wins NSW election

ABC  

All pokies in NSW would become cashless by 2028 if the Coalition is re-elected in March, Premier Dominic Perrottet has revealed. Key points: Debate over changes to NSW gambling laws has been contentious within the government The NSW Crime Commission last year found poker machines were being used to clean "dirty cash" The state opposition has proposed a 12-month cashless …

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Chris Minns, the man aiming to return Labor to power in NSW after 12 years in the electoral wilderness
1 year, 10 months ago

Chris Minns, the man aiming to return Labor to power in NSW after 12 years in the electoral wilderness

ABC  

When asked if Labor can win the swathe of seats it needs to claim the NSW election, Opposition Leader Chris Minns throws his hands up and laughs. NSW Labor pledges grants overhaul Photo shows a man looking sideways in front of a crowd in a hall Labor's plan to "restore integrity" comes after a scathing report into bushfire recovery grants. …

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet defends John Barilaro's appointment as US trade envoy amid claims of 'jobs for mates'
2 years, 6 months ago

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet defends John Barilaro's appointment as US trade envoy amid claims of 'jobs for mates'

ABC  

The appointment of former deputy premier John Barilaro as NSW trade commissioner to the US has been defended by the Premier amid criticism it is another case of "jobs for mates". Key points: The government says recruitment firm NGS Global conducted the selection process Premier Dominic Perrottet said Mr Barilaro's role in setting up Global NSW made him an ideal …

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