NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says the state budget being handed down today will focus on families and 'making sure that everyone is able to realise that potential and fulfil their dreams'.
The NSW treasurer will hand down his first budget on Tuesday, the last before next year's state election.
Mr Kean will deliver the budget when he stands up to give his speech to the state parliament at noon. Opposition treasury spokesman Daniel Mookhey noted the government had pre- committed more than $37 billion in spending, warning the state's residents should brace for higher taxes.'Gamechanger': NSW to add free extra year onto early education, with Victoria expected to follow
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